Jan 6 committee airs closed door video of Bill Barr deposition

The Jan. 6 committee aired a closed door video of former Attorney General Bill Barr’s deposition to kick of the prime-time hearing.

Driving the news: “I told the president it was b******t. I didn’t want to be a part of it,” Barr said.

What they’re saying: Committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said that testimony will reveal Trump saying that former Vice President Mike Pence “deserves” to be hanged on Jan. 6, which rioters were shouting.

The big picture: Barr, who resigned in December 2020, has said that former President Trump’s false claims about the 2020 presidential election fueled his decision to cut ties with Trump.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.