A Donald Trump official accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election result has delayed his deposition with the Capitol riot committee due to a “medical issue”.
Jeffrey Clark was due to testify on Saturday before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol and the role of the former president and his allies in attempting to overturn the election’s outcome.
But Mr Clark, a Justice Department official under the Trump administration and a staunch ally of the former president, postponed his appearance until 16 December due to an unspecified medical reason.
House Committee spokesperson Tim Mulvey said in a statement on Friday that a delay had been agreed upon after Mr Clark provided “ample evidence” relating to his health matter.
“Through his attorney, Mr Clark has informed the Select Committee of a medical condition that precludes his participation in tomorrow’s meeting and he has provided ample evidence of his claim,” he said.
“Chairman Thompson has agreed to postpone the deposition until December 16th. Chairman Thompson wishes Mr Clark well.”
Rep Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and committee member, reinforced the belief that the delay was for “genuine” medical reasons.
“I don’t know what the medical condition is — but the committee is satisfied that it is genuine, that is there is ample documentation, this is not yet another ruse,” he told MSNBC.
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