Did Mark Meadows Make A Plea Deal To Testify Against Donald Trump?

Mark Meadows, the former chief of staff for Donald Trump, has reportedly made a plea deal to testify before a federal grand jury as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s ongoing investigation into the former president. According to sources familiar with the matter, Meadows was questioned about Trump’s handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

George Terwilliger, Meadows’ lawyer, issued a statement acknowledging Meadows’ commitment to tell the truth when legally obligated to do so but refrained from commenting on whether he had testified before the grand jury. The special counsel’s office declined to provide any comment on the matter as well.

Meadows’ testimony is considered crucial to Smith’s investigation, and he was compelled to appear before the grand jury and provide documents after a judge dismissed Trump’s claim of executive privilege. His testimony could shed light on Trump’s actions and mental state following the election, as well as his actions after leaving office in January 2021.

Earlier reports indicated that Meadows had turned over some materials to the Justice Department in response to a subpoena. The investigation has also focused on a meeting related to Meadows, where Trump acknowledged holding a classified Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran. While Meadows did not attend the meeting, sources suggest that it was recorded, although it remains unclear how the Justice Department obtained the recording.

Meadows’ involvement in the investigations surrounding the events of January 6 and the 2020 election has been closely followed. Despite his refusal to testify before the House select committee on January 6, the Justice Department decided not to press charges against him. The committee’s final report portrayed Meadows as a significant participant in Trump’s attempt to delay and overturn the election results, citing over 2,000 text messages he had provided before ceasing cooperation.

The government has been presenting evidence to grand juries in Washington, DC, for both investigations for several months. In the probe related to classified documents, a separate grand jury based in Miami has also been utilized, with numerous witnesses being called in recent weeks. Even Secret Service agents assigned to protect Trump have reportedly testified in the classified documents probe, with over 20 agents from his detail providing testimony.

As the investigation unfolds, Meadows’ plea deal and testimony may provide critical insights into Trump’s actions and potentially shed light on key aspects of the events under investigation.