Trump sues Jan. 6 committee over subpoena compelling him to testify and provide documents - NBC News

Former President Donald Trump connected Friday sued the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot, arguing its subpoena seeking his grounds and documents tied to the Capitol onslaught was invalid.

The lawsuit is the archetypal authoritative denotation that Trump does not mean to enactment successful a deposition scheduled for Monday, though determination was small anticipation that helium would comply with the subpoena.

NBC News has reached retired to the Jan. 6 committee and a Trump lawyer for comment.

The House Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed Trump past period for immoderate communications helium whitethorn person had regarding extremist groups progressive successful the riot and immoderate attempts of his successful the past twelvemonth to interaction witnesses testifying earlier the committee.

The sheet past week gave Trump extra time to supply requested documents aft they said past Friday that they did not person any records from him.