Secret Service official at center of testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6 retires
CBSMAY 2022
Ornato's departure raises a variety of questions. It seems that the official is loyal to Trump and clearly retired as a strategic move to complicate the Jan. 6 committee's investigation. The committee was already skeptical of his assertions during previous testimonies and now they have proof that he is trying to obstruct the investigation.
Ornato has served his country for 25 years and his retirement had been planned long before this announcement. He has already met with the committee twice before and has denied Hutchinson's allegations.