In impeachment hearings, Donald Trump is the one blocking firsthand witnesses

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The impeachment inquiry into the behavior of President Donald Trump has reached a public phase, giving the American people their first chance to reach their own judgments.

Two witnesses testified Wednesday before a House panel, including one who told of a cellphone call during which the president allegedly pushed to use America’s national security apparatus to do his own political dirty work.

Eight other witnesses have been scheduled. These include the U.S. diplomat on that call with Trump, at least one other person at the table listening in, and a decorated Army officer working for the National Security Council. But many others aren’t coming because the Trump administration is engaged in what could only be categorized as stonewalling.

Undercutting House Republicans

The White House's refusal to provide witnesses, as well as much needed documentation, for a legitimate and serious congressional inquiry accomplishes little but undercut efforts by Republicans to come to Trump's aid.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/in-impeachment-hearings-donald-trump-is-the-one-blocking-firsthand-witnesses/ar-BBWM9Wf?ocid=msn360

[dhol82]

1. What first hand witnesses are there that will negate what has been said?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. That's why he's blocking them

They obviously can't.

[rzemanfl]

3. Those would be called liars. Stone may have a chilling effect on that.

[dhol82]

4. Beautiful ain't it?

[rzemanfl]

5. Indeed. n/t

[AncientGeezer]

7. How? Stone was gone from trumpanzee's campaign a yr+ before election day.

[rzemanfl]

8. He was convicted of lying to Congress, which would, one would hope,

deter others who are told/ordered to lie by the orange anus.

[AncientGeezer]

9. Stoners conviction willl have zip to do with impeachment...

[rzemanfl]

10. Suit yourself. I don't think we are coming at this from the same direction. n/t