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Doug Mastriano' s appearance before Jan 6 committee ends early

Doug Mastriano at his primary election night party back in May. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Doug Mastriano, Pennsylvania's Republican gubernatorial nominee, appeared before the House Jan. 6 committee Tuesday, but cut the interview short after less than 15 minutes. Driving the news: Mastriano's attorney, Timothy Parlatore, he ended the private online meeting after disputing the terms of the state senator's appearance. Mastriano wanted to be able to record the interview, a request the committee has rejected for other witnesses, according to . Between the lines: This was expected. Mastriano — who was on Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021 — had sent the committee a letter late last week indicating he might not testify unless he was permitted to record the interview, ."Because he's currently in a general election, we just want some protective measures," Palatore told the AP, "to prevent them from putting out a false or misleading quote that would potentially impact the election." What they're saying: Palatore said he plans to challenge the committee in court, accusing members of not following House rules over conducting depositions, . The big picture: A new found that American public opinion of former President Trump, the Jan. 6 riot and the 2024 election hasn't shifted after the recent Jan. 6 hearings, .Nearly 40% of Americans would still in a 2024 presidential bid despite the hearings, the poll found. Go deeper: Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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