Sarah Matthews
Republican Former Administration
Summary
Former White House Deputy Press Secretary who resigned on January 6 and became a key witness before the January 6 Committee, warning Trump is 'unfit for office.'
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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It was obvious that he had no intention of stopping the violence. He was just trying to appease people.
Jan. 6 Committee hearing
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I thought that the president needed to tell people to go home. I thought that he was the only person who could do that.
Jan. 6 Committee hearing
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I don't think he should ever be president again.
Interview after endorsing Harris
Timeline
June 15, 2020
Became Deputy White House Press Secretary
Joined Trump administration
January 6, 2021
Resigned immediately after Capitol attack
Left over Trump's response to riot
July 21, 2022
Testified before January 6 Committee
Provided evidence against Trump
August 19, 2024
Endorsed Kamala Harris
Said Trump should never be president again
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- White House Deputy Press Secretary (2020-2021)
- Trump campaign spokesperson (2020)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Said Trump had no intention of stopping January 6 violence
- 02 Said Trump was the only person who could tell supporters to go home
- 03 Said Trump should never be president again
Documentation
Sources
Testimony July 21, 2022
Jan. 6 Committee: Sarah Matthews testimony
https://www.c-span.org/video/?521651-1/sarah-matthews-testifies-january-6-committee
News August 19, 2024
Former Trump aide Sarah Matthews endorses Harris
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/19/politics/sarah-matthews-kamala-harris-endorsement/index.html
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