Sean Hannity

Prime-time host

Advised the White House privately while presenting himself as a journalist covering it; texted the chief of staff during the attack begging for a statement.

Documented conduct

Jan 6, 2021

Texted the White House during the attack

Messaged the chief of staff while the Capitol was under attack, urging that the president tell the crowd to leave, and presented a different account to viewers afterwards.

Source: Messages produced to the Select Committee

Receipts

01 Select Committee exhibit; reproduced in H.R. Rep. No. 117-663 Our copy 02 Select Committee exhibit; reproduced in H.R. Rep. No. 117-663 Our copy