A former top Justice Department attorney who retired under Trump is now House Democrats' lead lawyer

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https://thinkprogress.org/donald-trump-nancy-pelosi-house-democrats-douglas-letter-general-counsel-robert-mueller-russia-investigation-congress-a1d7211eabcd/

By Frank Dale at Thinkprogress

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Pelosi tapped Douglas Letter — a former top attorney in the Department of Justice (DOJ) who served under Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump before retiring in March — as the House’s new lead lawyer.

“I am eager to apply my litigation experience as I take on the challenges and opportunities that come with the important position of House General Counsel,” said Letter in a statement from Pelosi’s office.

Legal observors, including BuzzFeed News legal editor Chris Geidner and NPR DOJ reporter Carrie Johnson, described the move as a significant development.

The House general counsel provides legal assistance to members of Congress and their staff, as well as represents the House in matters of litigation. That means Letter would oversee House efforts to exert subpoena power over the Trump administration.



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[Gothmog]

1. From Neal Katyal

Link to tweet

[lindysalsagal]

2. Finally, some one with real experience. Perfect.

He'll keep reframing 45 against past potuses.

[UniteFightBack]

3. Experience has it merits. nt

[Blue_true]

4. Imagine him taking on Ghouliani?

No, I can't, slaughters turn my stomach, regardless of how enjoyable they could be to watch.