ICYMI: Trump considering calling lawmakers as witnesses during criminal trial for Jan. 6 charges: Report

A report from the Daily Mail on Saturday claims Trump's lawyers are looking to call Republican members of Congress who objected to the electoral votes in some states during the special session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify the 2020 presidential election.

The report named Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), with a source telling the outlet that objections by the senators were "very important" because a formal objection required a member of the House and Senate to sign off. Calling the witnesses would reportedly be to show that Trump's alleged concerns with the 2020 election were not unique to him.

Calling any witnesses, including members of Congress, would require approval from the judge in the case, and the move could face backlash from the prosecution, led by special counsel Jack Smith.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/trump-considering-lawmakers-witnesses-criminal-trial-jan-6-charges-report