Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Baitball Blogger

(46,740 posts)
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 08:37 AM Jun 2022

Who do you think was on the phone with Meadows during the 1/6 Insurrection?

Obviously, Jim Jordan was in contact with him. But I don't think that's who was on the phone with him when he was in the car, shutting out Hutchinson. I think it was someone that wanted more secrecy. Because this was a military style operation, I know Flynn had to be within whiffing distance. I don't think it was Trump, since Trump had no reason to speak to Meadows since he was Master of his own reality show.

So, I'm thinking that in the car, Meadows was talking to someone who could explain to him why everything was getting out of hand. He didn't need to be updated by Hutchinson, because Meadows already had eyes everywhere. Jim Jordan was probably giving him updates from inside the Capitol. It's possible that Meadows may have tried to find out how far they were planning to go, before finally stepping in because he knew he was going to be held accountable for not doing anything, if everything went to shit.

So, the question is, was Flynn behind the military "strategerizing"? Sure did look like Cheney wanted to make sure his name was brought into the hearing, possibly to lay the groundwork for the next hearing or two?

I don't think Ginni Thomas would have been involved at this point, but I hope they find her text messages in Meadows phone records, which would provide the cause her lawyer needs to bring her in too.

16 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Who do you think was on the phone with Meadows during the 1/6 Insurrection? (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 OP
One of Stone, Bannon and Flynn n/t malaise Jun 2022 #1
n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2022 #5
4-5 locations: Willard hotel, White House at Trump, Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #2
There was an indication that Trump had wanted to go to the "Willard Hotel War Room" viva la Jun 2022 #7
wow, that is news to me Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #11
Imagine trying to protect the life of someone spiralling out of control like he must have been. viva la Jun 2022 #14
Yep, that leaped out at me, too. tanyev Jun 2022 #3
Was the driver in the car? Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #15
He didn't even want the aide to whom he was attached at the hip to hear!! renate Jun 2022 #16
The guy holding back the national guard and other security Beachnutt Jun 2022 #4
that's a big one. certainly someone was talking to them Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #9
They know it wasn't TFG--he was on stage speaking @ the rally. lastlib Jun 2022 #8
Ginny Thomas and Stone/Flynn milestogo Jun 2022 #10
Phone records will show. we can do it Jun 2022 #12
Ginni Ginni Ginni librechik Jun 2022 #13

Tetrachloride

(7,849 posts)
2. 4-5 locations: Willard hotel, White House at Trump,
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 08:42 AM
Jun 2022

White House other people, outside of Capitol, inside Capitol buildings

—- (assisting with ideas)

viva la

(3,310 posts)
7. There was an indication that Trump had wanted to go to the "Willard Hotel War Room"
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 09:22 AM
Jun 2022

the night before and again the SS refused.

viva la

(3,310 posts)
14. Imagine trying to protect the life of someone spiralling out of control like he must have been.
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 09:55 AM
Jun 2022

I remember during the war/Kent State protests, Nixon decided he was going to the Lincoln Memorial and mingle with the protesters. It was really crazy.

Trump sounds like he was similarly delusional, like physically invulnerable, at least if the secret service agents were going to be there to take bullets for him.

tanyev

(42,572 posts)
3. Yep, that leaped out at me, too.
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 08:49 AM
Jun 2022

It didn't get as much attention as ketchup on the wall or Donny grabbing the wheel, but it's just as remarkable. Things are going to hell in a handbag and Meadows is sitting in a vehicle having at least two phone conversations he doesn't want anyone else to hear. Makes me want to know who was on the other end of that call. Makes me hope the J6 committee already knows, or at least suspects.

renate

(13,776 posts)
16. He didn't even want the aide to whom he was attached at the hip to hear!!
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 12:04 PM
Jun 2022

She was there for everything else he did, according to people who worked in the White House.

And he kept her away for 20-25 minutes knowing she wanted to tell him something. That’s a long long time to keep a trusted person waiting outside a car.

Tetrachloride

(7,849 posts)
6. that's a big one. certainly someone was talking to them
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 09:01 AM
Jun 2022

in fact, who else would have the pull to do that.

Response to Beachnutt (Reply #4)

lastlib

(23,250 posts)
8. They know it wasn't TFG--he was on stage speaking @ the rally.
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 09:38 AM
Jun 2022

Guessing it was the asshats at the Willard.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Who do you think was on t...