This week, testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed stunning new details about President Donald Trump’s actions on the day of the Jan. 6 insurrection and the involvement of some in Trump’s inner circle. It felt like Hutchinson was the kind of witness the select committee had been waiting to bring to the public — words straight from the mouth of someone who witnessed some of Trump’s behavior on Jan. 6. We hope that the committee will continue to pursue the testimony of those who witnessed Trump in the lead up to the insurrection and on Jan. 6 itself, and that the Justice Department doggedly investigates everyone involved in the former president’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. But we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight how Tuesday’s hearing displayed two crucial pillars of government accountability: congressional oversight and whistleblowers. The select committee investigating Jan. 6 has obtained testimony from key witnesses and uncovered new information about the potential involvement of lawmakers and White House officials in efforts to overturn the election. The members of the select committee have made it clear that they’ll continue to seek more information, as they continue to subpoena witnesses. Hutchinson should be acknowledged for coming forward publicly as a whistleblower. It’s not easy to do, especially as Hutchinson was likely aware of Trump’s history of lashing out against those who speak out against him. We hope her actions inspire others to come forward and testify before the committee. Another essential pillar of government accountability is the equal application of the rule of law to the highest levels of power. We are still waiting to see if the DOJ agrees. | 
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