The Special Counsel investigating the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is set to interview former Trump advisor Boris Epshteyn. Epshteyn, who served as a strategic advisor to the Trump campaign in 2016 and later as a special assistant to the president, has been identified as a key figure in the events leading up to the attack on the Capitol.
The Special Counsel, led by former FBI Director Robert Mueller, has been tasked with investigating possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, as well as any obstruction of justice by President Trump or his associates. The investigation has since expanded to include the events of January 6th, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Epshteyn has been linked to several individuals who played a role in organizing the January 6th rally that preceded the attack on the Capitol. He was reportedly involved in planning the rally, which was held near the White House, and spoke at the event. Epshteyn has also been linked to Roger Stone, a longtime Trump associate who was convicted of lying to Congress and witness tampering in connection with the Mueller investigation.
The Special Counsel’s decision to interview Epshteyn suggests that investigators are interested in his role in the events leading up to the January 6th attack. It is unclear what information Epshteyn may have that could be relevant to the investigation, but his close ties to the Trump campaign and administration make him a potentially valuable witness.
Epshteyn has been a controversial figure in Republican politics for several years. He was born in Moscow and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was a child. He worked as a political commentator for Sinclair Broadcast Group before joining the Trump campaign in 2016. He left the administration in 2017 and has since worked as a political commentator and consultant.
The Special Counsel’s investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear when it will conclude. The investigation has already resulted in several indictments and guilty pleas, including those of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former national security advisor Michael Flynn. The investigation has also been the subject of intense political scrutiny, with President Trump and his allies accusing Mueller of conducting a “witch hunt” and seeking to undermine the legitimacy of the investigation.
The decision to interview Epshteyn is just the latest development in what is likely to be a long and complex investigation. As the investigation continues, it is likely that more individuals will be called to testify and more information will come to light about the events leading up to the January 6th attack. The investigation is a reminder of the importance of holding those who seek to undermine our democracy accountable, regardless of their political affiliations or positions of power.
