For the past two years, Cassidy Hutchinson has been relatively out of the public eye after experiencing a tumultuous ordeal last summer that landed her at the center of a political storm. She has been cautious about going out publicly, citing security concerns. In June 2022, Hutchinson, a former senior advisor to Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, testified before the January 6th Committee and held nothing back. Her testimony was powerful, particularly given her position as an aide who worked just steps away from the Oval Office. She described her disgust as an American witnessing the Capitol building being defaced over a lie. However, threats to her safety following her testimony forced her into hiding. Hutchinson had to leave her apartment in D.C. and spend several months in Atlanta, as her legal team deemed it unsafe for her to stay. This was an unthinkable situation for someone who had been a loyal Trump supporter and a high-ranking aide in the White House.
During her time in the White House, Hutchinson was the conduit to the White House chief of staff, making her a trusted individual for those seeking access to him. But the events of January 6 left her shocked and disillusioned. In the final days of the administration, she was fired, but as a former insider, she was subpoenaed by the January 6 Committee. In a series of taped depositions, she began speaking out. However, she faced a moral dilemma as her first attorney, who was paid by a Trump PAC, advised her to remember as little as possible. This advice clashed with her desire to come forward with what she knew, while also not betraying her colleagues.
To find inspiration and strength, Hutchinson turned to the Watergate scandal and Alexander Butterfield, the former Nixon aide who revealed the existence of the White House taping system. His story became a source of hope for her and she often kept a well-worn copy of Bob Woodward’s book about him, “The Last of the President’s Men,” close at hand. With newfound conviction and new attorneys, Hutchinson made her way to Capitol Hill to testify before the January 6 Committee, becoming a part of history.
Despite wanting to back out at the last minute, Hutchinson pushed forward with her testimony. She shared a particularly explosive story involving a Secret Service agent and the president’s attempt to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine on January 6. Trump himself disputed her account, calling it ridiculous. Hutchinson admits to not always telling the truth in the past but insists that she has nothing to gain by lying now. She believes her decision to come forward is rooted in a desire for truth and justice, even if it means sacrificing her comfort and sense of security.
Hutchinson’s book, titled “Enough,” published by Simon & Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS’ parent company Paramount Global, provides further anecdotes about her time in “Trump World,” including a detailed account of Rudy Giuliani allegedly groping her. Giuliani’s team denies the accusation, but Hutchinson stands by her story, as does her publisher. She has also testified before federal grand juries in Washington and Fulton County, Georgia. While the impact of her testimony on subsequent indictments remains uncertain, one person closely following her journey is Alexander Butterfield himself, whom she had the opportunity to thank in person. They have developed a lifelong friendship.
Although Hutchinson’s life and heroes have changed, she remains dedicated to seeking truth and standing up for what she believes in.
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