Trump Says He's 'Strongly' Considering Impeachment Testimony

[Recursion]

Source: Bloomberg

Donald Trump said Monday that he’s “strongly considering” testifying in his own impeachment inquiry, complimenting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the idea in a tweet after again insulting her and congressional Democrats for pursuing his removal from office.

Trump indicated that he thinks his testimony -- possibly in writing -- would be a way to resolve the inquiry and get Congress focused on issues he’d like to advance before his 2020 re-election campaign, including a new North American trade deal and drug prices.



Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-18/trump-says-he-s-strongly-considering-impeachment-testimony

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That sound you hear is his remaining legal team simultaneously setting themselves on fire

[handmade34]

1. yah right....

[brush]

2. He's lying as usual. He claimed he wanted to testify to Mueller too.

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Schiff and company would root out every lie, meaning every time he opened his mouth.

[underpants]

3. 🔥

[lagomorph777]

16. Like his "Fireside Chat" (self-immolation) where he reads the "transcript?"

[beachbumbob]

4. lol, just like releasing his tax returns, its all trump talk of ero substance

NO way will trump do a deposition in any manner, ever with democrats asking questions

[keithbvadu2]

5. Republicans whine about a 'perjury trap'.

Republicans whine about a 'perjury trap'.

It is impossible to fall into a 'perjury trap' if you tell the truth.

With Trump, they have a legitimate fear.

[Firestorm49]

6. "His reply, possibly in writing" ???? Since when did he learn to write anything but bad checks?

More bluster from the Bloviate in Chief. If I weren’t so rattled by Barr condoning authorocratic dictatorship at the Federalist Society blow fest, I’d be even more upset.

Man, we are in some serious shit here.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

13. He'll sharpie it. Qs must have no more than 3 syllables and a limit of 3 questions.

"exculpatory" has five syllables.

[JDC]

7. "Strongly" - in Trump's world means not at all.

[fleur-de-lisa]

8. Do it , Spanky, do it!

Narrator: Trump had no intention of testifying.

[JudyM]

24. Lol, the narrator. Love it.

[bucolic_frolic]

9. So the medical problems are warm up for sympathy collapse on Capital Hill

You know the labels, showman, con-man, narcissist.

I'd label him a Drama Queen.

Palpitations, anxiety attack, oh it's going to be cringe worthy

[lark]

10. They will NEVER EVER let him do this.

He might as well just resign first because he would 100% blow it and lie his ass off under oath. This is just another lie for the magats, another fake show of bravado and attempt to looking strong when he's such a weakass liar and criminal.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

11. Hell will freeze over first.....

1) Trump will get no quarter from the Counsel for the Democrats on the Committee.

2) Trump will be belligerent and plead the 5th.

3) Trump will blow up when quizzed about the U S Constitution about Articles and Sections.

4) Trump will LIE.

[olddad65]

12. He would testify, except he knows he is too stupid to do so.

[Jeroen]

14. Why not, after all it was a perfect call

Eh, Donald?

[redstatebluegirl]

15. Live and under oath is the only way.

He says he has a right to question his accusers, the committee has a right to question him. Can you imagine how Gym and Nonyes would be telling him how great he is and how he has been picked on by the left?

[BlueIdaho]

17. Written? No Way

I want his ass in front of congress so the whole world can watch this moron convict himself.

[aggiesal]

40. I agree, if Hillary can do it for 11 hours, Pendejo45 can do it for 11 hours (I think) n/t

[BlueIdaho]

42. Only if he's wearing grampers... nt.

[Baitball Blogger]

18. Oh, please. Let him perjure himself.

[azureblue]

19. his written testimony will be

"Liars! I dint do it. Hillary did! Case closed!"
written in sharpie, of course

[packman]

20. Oh, bullshit

File it under _"Other B.S. things I've said"

[MFGsunny]

22. I'm STRONGLY considering that hell has NOT frozen over yet. Despicable charlatan pants on fire. n/t

[cstanleytech]

23. Bullshit!!! He has no intention of being sworn under oath because he would have to not lie.

[IcyPeas]

25. Do you solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth, so help you God.

trump: maybe, maybe not

[SWBTATTReg]

26. Yeah, right. He'll lied on his supposed written responses before, and he'll lie again...

under oath, period, with an aggressive questioner at the helm. No more of his lies, no more of his fudging the facts, no more of his pussy footing around answers. Otherwise, don't waste our time.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

27. It will never happen, but it sure would be fun to watch if it did.

[empedocles]

28. trump might submit testimony on his terms. trump's problems, similiar to

his Mueller written testimony, - is can be used against him in unforeseen ways. Lawyers will recommend against it.

[KPN]

29. Just another meaningless smokescreen from the fatman.

[wnylib]

30. He has the personality type and ego that believes

only he can properly defend himself. His inclination is to testify. But his enablers and protectors will stop him.

I agree that in person testimony, where he faces direct questions and follow up is the way to go, rather than written answers. We should push hard for that. But if the House does accept written answers, it should be ONLY with the clear understanding that they are given under oath. Administer the oath in person before he receives the written questions. When he submits the answers, have him swear under oath that they are HIS answers and are the solemn truth.

Pity to miss out on an in perso testimony, though. It would be the most dramatic role he has ever acted in.

[DeminPennswoods]

31. Donald Trump! Come on down!

LOL!

[Vinca]

32. I imagine he's also considering broiled salmon over Kentucky Fried Chicken.

And we know how that will work out.

[ReformedGOPer]

33. Oh sure he is.

[AtheistCrusader]

34. Do it, and bring Guiliani as your counsel.

[jmowreader]

35. There's a reason defense attorneys don't allow their clients to take the stand

You know what would happen: Trump would go up there, lie his ass off, then claim he was no longer subject to impeachment because the Democrats “bullied” him into saying what he did.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

36. Written "testimony" without cross-examination is just PR.

Put your fat ass in the witness chair and maybe we'll believe you, Donnie. Otherwise, STFU.

[LiberalLovinLug]

37. Sure, right after finding Obama's Kenyan BC, and releasing his taxes like he promised

Oh yeah also enacting an even better health insurance plan, and getting Mexico to pay for his wall.

[matt819]

38. I think discussion on this can be dispensed with

He'll never appear.

And he won't reply in writing.

He just can't resist putting this carrot out there, thinking it'll give the committee something to chew on for a while, until someone they forget why they are there.

[aggiesal]

39. Mr. Pendejo45, here's the rope you ordered, says his lackey. n/t

[Progressive Jones]

41. First, Trump doesn't have the stones. He's a coward. Second,

Chairman Schiff alone would eat him alive.

[AnnieBW]

43. Tell Him That It Will Get Phenomenal Ratings

That will make him SURE to testify!

[MissMillie]

44. His PR people are telling him to say this

because it will NEVER happen, and his saying this is supposed to make him look good.

"Well, he was willing to do it, but..."