'That will not stand': Democrats plan next steps after ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks didn't answer key qu

[ehrnst]

WASHINGTON – Democratic lawmakers accused President Donald Trump's former aide Hope Hicks of rejecting questions about her time in the White House during a marathon hearing on Wednesday.

While Democrats aimed to unearth new aspects of Hicks' role in the White House, which spanned some of the most controversial moments of Trump's presidency, both sides of the aisle seemed to agree that very little, if anything, was learned from the all-day testimony. But despite the roadblock, Democrats vowed that their fight was only beginning, one that would likely go to court, so key officials may testify before lawmakers.
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Congressional Democrats on the committee said Hicks’ appearance amounted to her not complying with the subpoena. They claimed she did not answer questions about her time in the White House or the findings outlined in the Mueller report. Lawyers for the administration, who were at Hicks' side during her testimony, objected to question after question, claiming she was immune from answering anything related to her time in the White House, Democrats said.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/19/hope-hicks-testify-congress-robert-muellers-report-trump-administration/1486526001/

[spanone]

2. When do they 'go to court'? Today?

[ehrnst]

3. You would have to check with the court, and with the lawyers prepping the case.

Let us know when you find out....

[spanone]

4. Bwahahahahaaa...

[kentuck]

5. Yes, the Congress did look weak...

...and unprepared.

[ehrnst]

6. How so? I didn't see the proceedings.

Can you post a link?

But can you tell me what you know that Ted Lieu doesn't? He was there. But what does he know about all this?

Link to tweet

[kentuck]

8. I guess there's no need for any more witnesses until the courts have ruled?

Nadler looked tired. A reporter asked a question and he mumbled something as he was walking away from the microphone. I don't know how much the Courts can help them. There is a balance of powers for a reason.

[Bayard]

7. I decline to answer

On the grounds that it may incriminate me.