December 18, 2021
THE TIGHTENING NOOSE:
'Stop the Steal' founder told Jan. 6 committee about contacts with GOP lawmakers (KYLE CHENEY, 12/18/2021, Politico)
Ali Alexander, who founded the pro-Trump "Stop the Steal" movement and attended the rally that preceded the Capitol attack, told congressional investigators that he recalls "a few phone conversations" with Rep. Paul Gosar and a text exchange with Rep. Mo Brooks about his efforts in the run-up to Jan. 6, his lawyers confirmed in a late Friday court filing.Alexander also told the Jan. 6 House select committee that he spoke to Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) in person "and never by phone, to the best of his recollection," his lawyers say.
Posted by Orrin Judd at December 18, 2021 8:45 AM