Jerry Nadler tells CNN that House Dems will "likely" subpoena John Bolton

[PunkinPi]

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House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler tells us that House Dems will “likely” subpoena John Bolton and continue with investigations to follow after today.

“I think it’s likely yes,” he told me of issuing a Bolton subpoena.

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Asked what they will look at, if it’s just Ukraine, Nadler told reporters:
“We are talking about everything,” referring to continuing the probes that have been launched since last year.

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Asked if he’s concerned about the political blowback, Nadler said: “First of all I think when you have a lawless president, you have to bring that to the fore and you have to spotlight that.

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“You have to protect the constitution, whatever the political consequences. Second of all, no, as more and more lawlessness comes out, I presume the public will understand that.”

[dalton99a]

1. Do it.

[Bayard]

2. I'm sure it will be seen as sour grapes

But I don't see where we have a choice. Big question is, will they impeach him again. Especially now that he thinks he's free to do whatever his dark heart desires.

As my trumper little brother said after the Mueller report came out--now maybe they'll leave him alone to do his job. Obviously, we differ greatly on what that job entails.

[crickets]

3. They should subpoena Bolton and I hope they do.

But I bet the worst part won't be anyone crying sour grapes. It will be when Bolton's lawyers refuse to recognize Judge Jackson's ruling on McGahn, dragging out the process with court appeals.

The House still should subpoena him, and anyone else they feel is material to ongoing investigations because the country deserves the truth and it is the right thing to do.