The investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol continues. The latest news to come out is that former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Fox New’s Sean Hannity exchanged more than 80 text messages between Election Day 2020 and Joe Biden’s January 2021 inauguration.
CNN acquired Meadows’ 2,319 text messages which he selectively supplied to the House committee in December.
The discussions that these text messages show Hannity’s transition from a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump’s election lies to being “fed up” with the “lunatics” damaging Trump’s cause in the days before January 6.
Furthermore, these messages, including dozens of newly disclosed texts, offer a real-time view of how Hannity reacted to the election and its aftermath.
One of the discussions via text that CNN disclosed is over the afternoon of Election Day; Hannity communicated with Meadows at 1:36 p.m. to ask about turnout in North Carolina.
“Stress every vote matters. Get out and vote. On radio,” Meadows responded. “Yes sir,” Hannity replied. “On it. Any place in particular we need a push.”
“Pennsylvania. NC AZ,” Meadows wrote, adding: “Nevada.”
“Got it. Everywhere,” Hannity said.
The texts also reveal the two men were discussing Trump’s approach to challenging the election, complaining about Fox, and planning around what to do after Trump left office, including conceivably working together.
“You also need to spend at least half your time doing business with us,” Hannity texted Meadows on December 12. “And I’m serious. Did u ever talk to Fox. I’ve been at war with them.”
“I agree. We can make a powerful team,” Meadows responded. “I did not talk with (Fox News CEO) Suzanne (Scott) because I got tied up with pardons, but I will make sure I connect. You are a true patriot, and I am so very proud of you! Your friendship means a great deal to me.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
