Donald Trump-era White House lawyer Ty Cobb said he doesn't doubt the former president will be referred to the prosecutors by the Jan.6 panel probing the Capitol insurrection.

What Happened: Cobb said in an interview with CNN, I think they [the House Committee] started out with that as a goal.

The former White House lawyer said that even in the absence of cross-examination of Trump clearly the evidence theyve put forward justifies them to make a criminal referral.

Why It Matters: Their referral is largely symbolic of course, said Cobb. The attorney said the Justice Department isnt required to do anything in response to it.

It was reported earlier that Trump, former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, and three others are being considered for criminal referral by the Panel.

Donald Trump orchestrated a scheme to overturn a presidential election and block the transfer of power. He is obligated to provide answers to the American people.

The committee will evaluate next steps in the litigation and regarding the former Presidents noncompliance. January 6th Committee (@January6thCmte) November 14, 2022

Trump has failed to comply with a subpoena from the January 6th panel. In mid-November, the committee said it will evaluate the next steps in regard to the former presidents noncompliance.

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