In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around the January 6th Committee and its findings, with significant emphasis placed on the former president's claims regarding the events of that day. The former president criticized the committee, labeling it as a \"sham\" and referring to its members as \"political hacks.\" He asserted that the committee's narrative about his actions during the Capitol riot was fabricated, specifically denying allegations that he attempted to physically confront Secret Service agents to be taken to the Capitol.

The former president recounted his interactions with the Secret Service, claiming that he had requested to go to the Capitol but was advised against it due to safety concerns. He dismissed the notion that he had engaged in any physical altercation with the agents, describing the allegations as \"ridiculous\" and \"totally made up.\" He expressed frustration over the committee's findings, stating that they had ultimately proven many of the claims against him to be false.

Additionally, he criticized the composition of the committee, highlighting the absence of certain Republican members whom he believed would have better represented his interests. He specifically mentioned Kevin McCarthy's decision not to include Jim Jordan and Jim Banks, whom he described as fighters, suggesting that their presence could have altered the committee's dynamics.

The former president also accused the committee of destroying evidence and documents, alleging that this was indicative of a cover-up related to the security failures on January 6th, which he attributed to then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He concluded his remarks by reiterating his belief that the committee's actions were politically motivated and aimed at discrediting him.