House Intel Chair wont probe Trump Flynn Resignation, May Investigate Leaks to Press

[Mr. Sparkle]

Source: mediaite.com

The morning after National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned amid a firestorm of controversy over his dealings with Russia, the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee stated that he wont be probing President Donald Trump over his discussions with Flynn. However, he is interested in looking at something else leaks to the press.

According to CNNs Manu Raju, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) spoke to reporters this morning on Capitol Hill and cited executive privilege as covering Trump regarding his conversations with his NSA. At the same time, Nunes said that he is very concerned with the leaks surrounding Flynns calls with the Russian ambassador and that is something he wants to look into.

Nunes comments seem to reflect those made by the president this morning via Twitter.

Read more: http://www.mediaite.com/online/house-intel-chair-wont-probe-trump-over-flynn-resignation-may-investigate-leaks-to-press/

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The whole party is cesspit of corruption

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. Traitors, actually and if McCain doesnt do something, we cease being a democracy, for real

[Javaman]

2. this. is. so. fucked.

why do I get this feeling that the whole of the gop is in on this bullshit.

and they are all tied to it in some fucked up way?

[forgotmylogin]

3. "Our security dude just turned into a zombie and had to self-terminate."

"We feel the problem is therefore solved, and don't need to check anyone else for infection."

[Leghorn21]

7. Ah ha haaaaaa!! So well put, forgot!!

I am keeping the faith (because - I simply must) that this is just the start and that the intel community is thirsty, and not a little furious, and more WILL be revealed -

Thanks for your brilliant description of what exactly happened to Moscow Mike!!

[HopeAgain]

4. Hey Nunez, read US v. Nixon

Presidential executive privilege doesn't cover illegal or treasonous activities.

[MyOwnPeace]

5. More.......

"BLAME THE MESSENGER!"

What has happened to the good old Republican instinct of "INVESTIGATE - INVESTIGATE?"

Oh, now I remember - that "other" guy isn't in the White House anymore............

[33taw]

6. We cannot count on the government to investigate this.

Just like Watergate, this will need to be investigated by the press or private citizens. Once there is so much info, the GOP will be forced to investigate. For now, they want their polices in place, once their objective is met, they will be done with Trump. The leaks are a result of a dysfunctional organization and whil the may be curbed, they won't stop.

[lagomorph777]

11. The leaks are a result of a still-functional organization, operating despite Trump's best efforts.

He has no idea what he's up against. You bite the intel community, they will bite back. They are highly skilled at regime change.

[33taw]

13. Functional organizations do not have a need to leak information.

There are likely some individuals who are functioning normally. The organization as a whole is not.

[DURHAM D]

8. Like looking for Deep Throat instead of

investigating the Nixon White House.

What idiots.

[C Moon]

9. "We must investigate the leaks..."

"It's getting to the point where a guy can't make a dishonest living anymore."

[lagomorph777]

10. OK, time to investigate Nunes too.

He is obviously in on the plot.

[33taw]

12. It possible that Congress knows already how deep this is?

They just want their policies in place and will let the info out when Trump is of no use to them.

[angstlessk]

14. Does he have executive privilege if he did this BEFORE he was sworn in?

[DeminPennswoods]

15. According to Jeremy Bash, no

He was on one of the MSNBC shows yesterday and said that his information was that anything that happened before Trump was officially sworn in IS NOT covered by executive privilege.

[angstlessk]

16. Cool!

[johnnyrocket]

17. This is beyond farcical. The Republicans are all traitors...no other way to put it.

[JudyM]

18. Nunez' office phone number, for those who want to call. Also the rest of the House Intel Committee

Nunez: 202/225-2523

House Intelligence Committee members can be reached at 202/225-3121

2017-2018 (115th Congress)
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select)
Democratic members (9) Republican members (12)

• Adam Schiff (California) Ranking Member • Mike Conaway (Texas) Chairman
• Jim Himes (Connecticut) • Peter King (New York)
• Terri Sewell (Alabama) • Frank LoBiondo (New Jersey)
• Andre Carson (Indiana) • Thomas Rooney (Florida)
• Jackie Speier (California) • Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida)
• Mike Quigley (Illinois) • Michael Turner (Ohio)
• Eric Swalwell (California) • Brad Wenstrup (Ohio)
• Joaquin Castro (Texas) • Chris Stewart (Utah)
• Denny Heck (Washington) • Rick Crawford (Arkansas)
• Trey Gowdy (South Carolina)
• Elise Stefanik (New York)
• Will Hurd (Texas)

https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_Committee_on_Intelligence_(Permanent_Select)

[riversedge]

19. that you have an American citizen who had his phone calls recorded.

Protecting Flynn--now actually will support him with this investigation.


http://thehill.com/homenews/house/319421-chairman-house-intel-panel-wont-investigate-flynn-will-probe-leaks



Chairman: House intel panel won’t investigate Flynn, will probe leaks
By Jonathan Easley - 02/14/17 11:13 AM EST


Chairman: House intel panel won’t investigate Flynn, will probe leaks
© Greg Nash



House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) says he won’t open an investigation into President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn, citing executive privilege.

But the committee will investigate who leaked the story that led to Flynn’s resignation and why Trump's national security adviser was being recorded, CNN reported Tuesday.


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Democrats are demanding an investigation into the matter, which ties into their suspicions about the Trump administration’s alleged close ties to Moscow.


But House Oversight chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) said his committee will not investigate Flynn, and Nunes, the Intelligence chairman, followed suit.

Nunes told the Washington Post he is more concerned “that you have an American citizen who had his phone calls recorded.” Nunes will investigate how the story was exposed, he told CNN on Tuesday. .................