Congress to probe 'rogue' actions of Trump's Justice Dept, Pelosi says
Source: Reuters
The U.S. Congress will probe rogue actions by the Justice Department during former President Donald Trumps term, including its move to seize the communications records of Democratic lawmakers, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday.
That review will run in parallel with an investigation by the department's own internal watchdog into its moves to subpoena phone records of Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, as part of a probe into leaks of classified information.
The Justice Department under former attorneys general William Barr and Jeff Sessions was regularly accused of putting Trump's personal and political interests ahead of the law.
"The Justice Department has been rogue under President Trump, understand that, in so many respects. This is just another manifestation of their rogue activity," Pelosi told CNN's "State of the Union."
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/congress-probe-rogue-actions-trumps-justice-dept-pelosi-says-2021-06-13/
JohnSJ
(91,937 posts)and Sessions
wyn borkins
(1,109 posts)Assuming you (JohnSJ) are stating the 'truth', then something 'else' (whatever that might be = ???) must be implemented in a solid effort to compel them to testify. However, I am relatively certain that while rosenstein and sessions may spill the(their) beans, barr will continue to lie and obfuscate until the day he die(s).
JohnSJ
(91,937 posts)if they have to issue a subpoena, the republicans can block that
I agree with what you are saying
gab13by13
(20,849 posts)it isn't just about stonewalling subpoenas though, nothing will get out of committee in a Senate investigation.
I keep hearing that the House can't investigate because of a conflict of interest, I say, where is that in writing. If this is just investigated by the Senate it will be another waste of time.
Also, the IG investigation will probably take at least a year to complete.
I am not a patient person.
sanatanadharma
(3,639 posts)If the Senate wants to investigate also, the House can not stop them.
JohnSJ
(91,937 posts)50/50
The House doesnt have that restrictions