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Mark Randall Meadows (born July 28, 1959) is an American politician who served as the 29th White House chief of staff from 2020 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional district from 2013 to 2020. During his legislative tenure, Meadows chaired the Freedom Caucus from 2017 to 2019. He was considered one of Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress before his appointment as chief of staff. A Tea Party Republican, Meadows was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus. During his time in Congress, he was one of the most conservative Republican lawmakers and played an important part of the United States federal government shutdown of 2013. He also sought to remove John Boehner as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Meadows resigned from Congress on March 31, 2020, to become White House chief of staff. As chief of staff, he played an influential role in the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He pressured the Food and Drug Administration to adopt less strict guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine trials,
and admonished the White House's own infectious disease experts for not "staying on message" with Trump's rhetoric. In October 2020, Meadows said it was futile to try "to control the pandemic", emphasizing instead a plan to contain it with vaccines and therapeutics. As the virus spread among White House staff in the fall of 2020, he reportedly sought to conceal the cases, including his own. After Trump lost the 2020 presidential election, Meadows participated in Trump's failed effort to overturn the election results and remain in power.
and admonished the White House's own infectious disease experts for not "staying on message" with Trump's rhetoric. In October 2020, Meadows said it was futile to try "to control the pandemic", emphasizing instead a plan to contain it with vaccines and therapeutics. As the virus spread among White House staff in the fall of 2020, he reportedly sought to conceal the cases, including his own. After Trump lost the 2020 presidential election, Meadows participated in Trump's failed effort to overturn the election results and remain in power.
Aug 28, 2023: Associated Press: Trump chief of staff Meadows denies 2 allegations in Georgia indictment as he takes witness stand
Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows took the witness stand at a hearing Monday to deny two of the allegations made against him in a Georgia indictment accusing him of participating in an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows took the witness stand at a hearing Monday to deny two of the allegations made against him in a Georgia indictment accusing him of participating in an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election.
July 26, 2023: NBC News: Chris Christie says video of Mark Meadows not commenting looks 'like somebody who is cooperating' with Trump probe
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that it seems like Donald Trump's final White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, might be cooperating with the federal probe into the former president.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that it seems like Donald Trump's final White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, might be cooperating with the federal probe into the former president.
May 20, 2023; Joy Reid
Dec 28, 2022: Truthout: Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Routinely Burned White House Documents
Meadows burned documents once or twice a week, his former aide Cassidy Hutchinson told the January 6 committee.
Meadows burned documents once or twice a week, his former aide Cassidy Hutchinson told the January 6 committee.
Dec 28, 2022: USA Today: Jan. 6 transcripts: Guilfoyle demands $60k, White House chief burns docs, white nationalist pleads 5th
- A White House aide says former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows burned documents in his office fireplace.
- A white nationalist who dined with Trump pleads the Fifth Amendment when asked about his views.
- One rally organizer associated with Stop the Steal accused others of ‘grifting off the movement.’
Dec 19, 2022: Spectrum News 1: Jan. 6 committee refers Mark Meadows to DOJ for prosecution along with former President Trump
Mark Meadows is among those the Jan. 6 committee referred to the Justice Department for prosecution, along with former President Donald Trump.
The committee Monday announced it was referring Trump, Meadows, John Eastman, Rudolph Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro and others to the DOJ. If the special prosecutor agrees, they could face criminal prosecution for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack.
“We have every confidence that the work of this committee will help provide a roadmap to justice,” said Committee Chair Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.
Mark Meadows is among those the Jan. 6 committee referred to the Justice Department for prosecution, along with former President Donald Trump.
The committee Monday announced it was referring Trump, Meadows, John Eastman, Rudolph Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro and others to the DOJ. If the special prosecutor agrees, they could face criminal prosecution for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack.
“We have every confidence that the work of this committee will help provide a roadmap to justice,” said Committee Chair Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.
Dec 8, 2021: CNN: First on CNN: January 6 committee considers criminal referrals for at least 4 others besides Trump
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is considering criminal referrals for at least four individuals in addition to former President Donald Trump, multiple sources told CNN.
The panel is weighing criminal referrals for former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, right wing lawyer John Eastman, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark and Trump’s former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the sources said.
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is considering criminal referrals for at least four individuals in addition to former President Donald Trump, multiple sources told CNN.
The panel is weighing criminal referrals for former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, right wing lawyer John Eastman, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark and Trump’s former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the sources said.
Nov 9, 2022: CNBC: Trump ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows ordered to testify in Georgia election probe
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- South Carolina’s Supreme Court ordered former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to testify in an investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged interference in Georgia’s election results.
- A panel of five justices unanimously affirmed a lower court judge’s order for Meadows to comply with the subpoena from the Fulton County grand jury.
- “We have reviewed the arguments raised by Appellant and find them to be manifestly without merit,” they wrote.
Feb 1, 2022: NBC News: Trump gave $1M to Meadows nonprofit weeks after Jan. 6 panel's creation
The contribution was made to the Conservative Partnership Institute, where Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff, is a senior partner.
The contribution was made to the Conservative Partnership Institute, where Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff, is a senior partner.
Dec 15, 2021: Salon: Text-gate fallout: Hannity, Ingraham and Don Jr. unveiled as whiny MAGA wimps!
Whatever squeaky noises Mark Meadows may have made in the White House on Jan. 6, it was immediately clear that Trump was thoroughly delighted with what happened at the Capitol, and exceedingly reluctant to say or do anything to dissuade his followers from carrying their re-enactment of the storming of the Bastille all the way to its logical conclusion.
Whatever squeaky noises Mark Meadows may have made in the White House on Jan. 6, it was immediately clear that Trump was thoroughly delighted with what happened at the Capitol, and exceedingly reluctant to say or do anything to dissuade his followers from carrying their re-enactment of the storming of the Bastille all the way to its logical conclusion.
Dec 11, 2021: Raw Story: GOP Senators and Congressmen were briefed on 38-page coup PowerPoint memo two days before insurrection: report
Then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows turned the coup memo over to the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, claiming it had been emailed to him but not implemented.
Then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows turned the coup memo over to the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, claiming it had been emailed to him but not implemented.
Dec 11, 2021: Washington Post: Election denier who circulated Jan. 6 PowerPoint says he met with Meadows at White House
A version of the presentation made its way to the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, on Jan. 5. That information surfaced publicly this week after the congressional committee investigating the insurrection released a letter that said Meadows had turned the document over to the committee.
A version of the presentation made its way to the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, on Jan. 5. That information surfaced publicly this week after the congressional committee investigating the insurrection released a letter that said Meadows had turned the document over to the committee.
Dec 8, 2021: Raw Story: Mark Meadows accidentally reveals what Jan. 6 evidence is 'freaking out' Trump allies: MSNBC's Morning Joe
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough said former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows accidentally revealed what evidence he and former president Donald Trump are most afraid of Jan. 6 investigators obtaining.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough said former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows accidentally revealed what evidence he and former president Donald Trump are most afraid of Jan. 6 investigators obtaining.
Dec 8, 2021: Raw Story: 'Seems clear he's worried about perjury': CNN's Burnett connects the dots on Mark Meadows's obstruction
CNN host Erin Burnett on Wednesday connected the dots when it come to former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows's sudden refusal to cooperate with the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attacks.
CNN host Erin Burnett on Wednesday connected the dots when it come to former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows's sudden refusal to cooperate with the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attacks.
Nov 30, 2021: CBS News: In reversal, former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to cooperate with Jan. 6 select committee
Mark Meadows, who served as former President Donald Trump's last chief of staff and was involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, is now cooperating with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Mark Meadows, who served as former President Donald Trump's last chief of staff and was involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, is now cooperating with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Nov 12, 2021: MediaIte: Eric Swalwell Predicts Mark Meadows Will Comply with 1/6 Subpoena: ‘Gonna Realize He Doesn’t Look Good in Orange’
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) appeared on MSNBC shortly after former Trump adviser Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. Also happening on Friday was the arrival of the deadline for former Trump chief-of-staff Mark Meadows to comply with the congressional subpoena he received.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) appeared on MSNBC shortly after former Trump adviser Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. Also happening on Friday was the arrival of the deadline for former Trump chief-of-staff Mark Meadows to comply with the congressional subpoena he received.
Nov 11, 2021: Bipartisan Report: Biden Rejects Executive Privilege Claims For Mark Meadows Testimony
The Biden administration has now formally rejected claims of executive privilege regarding documents and testimony that have been demanded by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot from Mark Meadows, who served as chief of staff in the Trump White House.
The Biden administration has now formally rejected claims of executive privilege regarding documents and testimony that have been demanded by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot from Mark Meadows, who served as chief of staff in the Trump White House.