Trump's subpoena is withdrawn as the January 6 committee draws to a close.

Trump's subpoena is withdrawn as the January 6 committee draws to a close.

As it wraps up its work, the House January 6 committee revokes its summons to former President Donald Trump.

Chairman Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, stated in a letter to Trump's lawyer on Wednesday that "the Committee's Report can no longer pursue the precise facts covered by the subpoena in light of the near closure of our inquiry." Consequently, Thompson said, "Through this letter, I hereby formally withdraw the subpoena issued to former President Trump, and advise you that he is no again mandated to comply with or provide records in answer to said subpoena.

In October, the committee served a subpoena on Trump requesting records and testimony for its inquiry into the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. In an effort to overturn the subpoena, Trump sued the committee in response. As its work comes to an end, the committee has already withdrawn a number of subpoenas pertaining to more witnesses.

On his social media platform, Trump seized the opportunity to comment on the withdrawal of the subpoena, saying: "They probably did so because they knew I did nothing wrong, or they were about to lose in Court." The committee concluded its inquiry by referring four different criminal accusations against Trump to the Justice Department. However, the panel's recommendations are not legally binding.

Additionally, the Justice Dept has already been investigating January 6 and attempts to rig the 2020 election as part of its investigation into Trump.

The House committee's spokeswoman declined to comment.

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