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Hannity after Jan. 6 texted McEnany ‘no more stolen election talk’ in


The Jan. 6 panel’s request to sit with Ivanka TrumpIvanka TrumpFive things to know about the New York AG’s pursuit of Trump New York AG: Investigation found evidence suggesting Trump business fraud The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Winter is here for Democrats MORE is further highlighting the close relationship Fox News host Sean HannitySean Patrick HannityTucker Carlson extends influence on GOP  McCarthy says he won’t cooperate with ‘illegitimate’ Jan. 6 probe Jan. 6 panel fires back at Jordan over refusal to cooperate MORE had with the Trump White House, revealing a portion of a five-point plan for then-president Donald Trump that Hannity relayed in the days after the riot at the Capitol.

A letter from the panel to Ivanka Trump includes portions of text exchanges from Hannity and then White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has since returned to Fox.

In the texts, Hannity recapped just a few points of a broader communications plan for responding to the attack, among other pieces of advice.

“1- No more stolen election talk,” Hannity reportedly texted McEnany, who herself sat down with committee investigators last week after being subpoenaed.

Per the letter, he continued, “2- Yes, impeachment and the 25th amendment are real and many people will quit…”

McEnany reportedly responded “Love that. Thank you. That is the playbook. I will help reinforce…,” though it is unclear what else she may have said.

In another partial exchange relayed by the committee, Hannity said it was “key” to keep the then-president away from certain people, writing, “No more crazy people,” to which McEnany responded, “Yes, 100%.”

Fox News did not immediately respond to request for comment, nor did an attorney for Hannity.

The committee earlier this month asked Hannity to voluntarily sit down with the committee, a similar outreach to that the plea for cooperation made to Ivanka Trump on Thursday.

His texts have surfaced at various points in the committee’s investigation, including those he sent to Trump chief of Staff Mark MeadowsMark MeadowsLaura Ingraham ‘not saying’ if she’d support Trump in 2024 Tucker Carlson extends influence on GOP  Jan. 6 panel asks McCarthy to cooperate MORE during the attack, in which Hannity pleaded for Meadows to have Trump intervene in the unfolding event, as well as other messages dealing with strategy.

And the letter the panel sent to the Fox News host also indicated he spoke to President TrumpDonald TrumpKinzinger welcomes baby boy Tennessee lawmaker presents self-defense bill in ‘honor’ of Kyle Rittenhouse Five things to know about the New York AG’s pursuit of Trump MORE around Jan. 10, looking ahead to Biden’s inauguration.

“Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in 9 days. He can’t mention the election again. Ever. I did not have a good call with him today. And worse, I’m not sure what is left to do or say, and I don’t like not knowing if it’s truly understood….



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