The House Select Committee investigating the rebellion made clear it believed Ornato was a central figure who could provide valuable information about Trump’s movements and intentions as late as January 6. she joined the White House staff as deputy chief of staff in December 2019 on a temporary assignment and eventually returned to the Secret Service to run her training program. According to Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., who is on the panel, committee members emphasized their desire to speak with Ornato, and he has retained private counsel. It is unclear whether Ornato will end up testifying about the allegations by Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Sources told CNN that Ornato had been eligible to retire since early summer and was discussing leaving the Secret Service before Hutchinson’s testimony. This story is breaking and will be updated.
