Hutchinson, former Meadows aide, replaces lawyer on cusp of Jan. 6 hearings

Former Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson, right, dances with then-White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany after a rally on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Swanton, Ohio. Jan. 6 select committee members have praised Hutchinson for providing extensive testimony behind closed doors. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo

Cassidy Hutchinson — a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows during the Trump era — has parted ways with her lawyer and brought on new representation. Her new lawyer, Jody Hunt of Alston Bird, confirmed the move to POLITICO.

The change in counsel signals an increased willingness from Hutchinson to cooperate fully with the Jan.

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