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'It's a farce': Dems livid as Hope Hicks dodges questions [View all]

Source: Politico

Democrats erupted Wednesday at what they said was the White House’s repeated interference in their interview with Hope Hicks, a longtime confidant of President Donald Trump who was a central witness in special counsel Robert Mueller’s obstruction of justice probe.

Three House Judiciary Committee lawmakers exiting the closed-door interview said a White House lawyer repeatedly claimed Hicks had blanket immunity from discussing her time in the White House. They said she wouldn’t answer questions as basic as where she sat in the West Wing or whether she told the truth to Mueller.

“It’s a farce,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who said Hicks at one point tried to answer a question about an episode involving former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski only to be cut off by counsel.

“We’re watching obstruction of justice in action,” said Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.).

Read more: https://www.politico.com/amp/story/2019/06/19/hope-hicks-testimony-trump-oversight-1368164?__twitter_impression=true

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'It's a farce': Dems livid as Hope Hicks dodges questions [View all] brooklynite Jun 2019 OP

Arrest them both. notdarkyet Jun 2019 #1

The Republicans are determined to destroy the our democratic republic. olegramps Jun 2019 #63

Indict on obstruction and get a judge involved. democratisphere Jun 2019 #2

Congress doesn't have indictment powers FBaggins Jun 2019 #6

yeah good luck with that HopeAgain Jun 2019 #27

the 3 dems who voted for Barr should be thoroughly ashamed UpInArms Jun 2019 #32

They ought to be primaried. What good are KPN Jun 2019 #60

Even Dems who don't vote with us every time vote with us FAR more often than the R's. pnwmom Jun 2019 #86

We're in an ideological war. Blue Dogs only help us lose that war. Not to mention, KPN Jun 2019 #104

What good is a progressive winning a primary in a red state if a Republican wins the general? pnwmom Jun 2019 #111

The only way we will ever see a progressive KPN Jun 2019 #114

WVA had the highest percentage of DT voters in the country. There's no way we could get pnwmom Jun 2019 #115

Well, there ya go RVN VET71 Jun 2019 #68

Not a time for litmus tests. First we need a legislative majority, and a sane President. Midnight Writer Jun 2019 #83

Which doesn't pass that power on to the House FBaggins Jun 2019 #35

That's part of the game plan .. pangaia Jun 2019 #46

That's the next step. ehrnst Jun 2019 #92

Why did they expect anything else, really? This can't be a surprise at all or... Guilded Lilly Jun 2019 #3

authoritarian dictatorship pangaia Jun 2019 #47

There seems to be no consequence to their lawbreaking. Cracklin Charlie Jun 2019 #4

They should seriously stop being surprised by this crap. shanny Jun 2019 #5

We are rapidly becoming first-place candidates for COLGATE4 Jun 2019 #15

+1 shanny Jun 2019 #16

This is the Great Strategy LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #40

most of the fear is based on perception they have 'base power' but the hardcore really just a certainot Jun 2019 #100

So just start a rumor, and MAKE IT TRUE greymattermom Jun 2019 #101

i have been! certainot Jun 2019 #103

Yes I agree. LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #106

#VoteBlueNoMatterWho joost5 Jun 2019 #107

From Tulsi Gabbard to Joe Biden LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #108

all americans have to do is stop ignoring it and artificial intelligence is a game changer certainot Jun 2019 #109

authoritarian dictatorship pangaia Jun 2019 #48

Yup Sherman A1 Jun 2019 #22

"We're watching obstruction of justice in action," said Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.). Botany Jun 2019 #7

Cherrying picking comes home to roost with law enforcement? Brainfodder Jun 2019 #8

Color me not surprised Watchfoxheadexplodes Jun 2019 #9

Has there been a public statement from Annie ?, the gal who took notes for McGahn? Frustratedlady Jun 2019 #10

They need to stop playing Charlie Brown to... Bonhomme Richard Jun 2019 #11

Of course it's a farce. kacekwl Jun 2019 #12

Zactly. Duppers Jun 2019 #33

THIS. Mike Niendorff Jun 2019 #85

Well, gosh, that's a surprise. Merlot Jun 2019 #13

Time to cut to the chase 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #14

republicans are the Party of Lies Achilleaze Jun 2019 #17

So do something about it, damn it! DavidDvorkin Jun 2019 #18

Agreed Sherman A1 Jun 2019 #24

We're reduced to throwing tantrums DavidDvorkin Jun 2019 #38

When they don't throw tantrums, they're accused of merely ehrnst Jun 2019 #95

Why do you think Dems are not doing something about it? ehrnst Jun 2019 #94

WELL! SOMEBODY... orangecrush Jun 2019 #19

You think? Will it reach the level of ... gasp ... the strongly worded letter, too?!? Egads! (nt) mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #28

I must say I'm very disappointed.... bsiebs Jun 2019 #43

I tremble orangecrush Jun 2019 #71

Easy call: Contempt of Congress. Eyeball_Kid Jun 2019 #20

Agreed Sherman A1 Jun 2019 #26

Daily fines won;t do anything.... pangaia Jun 2019 #49

$10K fines a day would get her attention. n/t pnwmom Jun 2019 #87

Why? WHO is going to make her pay them? pangaia Jun 2019 #105

Congress hasn't rejected the idea of using "inherent contempt." pnwmom Jun 2019 #110

Subpoena her back and if she refuses to answer, vote contempt and immediately arrest her LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2019 #75

That was my thought, too! Isn't this contempt? Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #82

She didn't take the Fifth, she claimed blanket immunity, which doesn't exist. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2019 #113

What. The. Fuck. Did. They. Expect? Baitball Blogger Jun 2019 #21

Either she would testify, or she would not comply with the subpoena. ehrnst Jun 2019 #91

Everything is going according to plan watoos Jun 2019 #23

this is why testimony should be in public under oath, no behind closed doors garbage nt msongs Jun 2019 #25

they'd still refuse. maxsolomon Jun 2019 #29

Whaaa?? And we're trying to be so nice. jalan48 Jun 2019 #30

Shocked!!!! Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #31

When Barr investigates the investigators, Comey, McCabe muntrv Jun 2019 #34

Oh please, if any Congress person was surprised about the outcome of her "testimony"...they are an SayItLoud Jun 2019 #36

Why don't they just amp it up and have the Sargent at Arms evict the two WH attorneys? KPN Jun 2019 #37

Right, what standing do WH attorneys have to attend such hearings? nt Cognitive_Resonance Jun 2019 #41

Exactly What I Said DallasNE Jun 2019 #45

Blanket immunity from WHAT, exactly? Volaris Jun 2019 #39

Yeah, WTF IS blanket immunity? Nobody has "blanket immunity" except the Emporer. Blanket KPN Jun 2019 #52

Right? HER attorney can be there, but since she no longer works for the WH, Volaris Jun 2019 #55

ok, soooo, what are you going to do about it? Are the fascists untouchable? nt yaesu Jun 2019 #42

Our prevent offense strategy continues to pay HUGE political dividends BeyondGeography Jun 2019 #44

No legal authority is provided for the preposterous claim that there is a "long-standing" principle mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2019 #50

Arrest them or just go home. rainin Jun 2019 #51

At the moment, the House appears completely toothless. mn9driver Jun 2019 #53

Democrats in the House either have to go immediately to court to get an order that forces Vinca Jun 2019 #54

Well duh. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #56

Being shocked at this point is ridiculous SHRED Jun 2019 #61

What's the plan to stop it? SHRED Jun 2019 #57

.... ehrnst Jun 2019 #96

So, what are you going to do about it? rateyes Jun 2019 #58

Hope that she pays for this obstruction duforsure Jun 2019 #59

I never expected anything different so I'm not disappointed in the least. old guy Jun 2019 #62

Have you noticed her EYES??? Eustace is Useful Jun 2019 #64

They are pretty? prodigitalson Jun 2019 #78

Do something then!! gibraltar72 Jun 2019 #65

ENOUGH!!! LovingA2andMI Jun 2019 #66

Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #67

THIS!!!!! Wuddles440 Jun 2019 #70

Did they really think they would get any answers? blueinredohio Jun 2019 #69

John Dean explains the big mistake Hope Hicks made by stonewalling Congress Gothmog Jun 2019 #72

OK. And..? jvill Jun 2019 #73

We didn't see any "lividness" from Nadler. Grasswire2 Jun 2019 #74

So, what are they going to do about it? nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #76

Can they get John Dean and a bucket of chicken again. prodigitalson Jun 2019 #77

It's a shame the AMERICAN people couldn't see their employees Ferrets are Cool Jun 2019 #79

LIVID? Oh no! Alert the strongly worded letter writing squad! Still In Wisconsin Jun 2019 #80

the only farce is the Hearing itself... cntrfthrs Jun 2019 #81

They can now charge her with not complying with a subpeona ehrnst Jun 2019 #93

This definitely calls for action. Mike Niendorff Jun 2019 #84

What do you expect from the Trump administration? UCmeNdc Jun 2019 #88

She walked in.... Highway61 Jun 2019 #89

This is the first step. She didn't comply with subpoena, and Trump has another obstruction ehrnst Jun 2019 #90

WHAT ARE... zentrum Jun 2019 #97

Don't get pissed, do something. Hotler Jun 2019 #98

Do you think Republicans would put up with this shit? BlueIdaho Jun 2019 #99

Well gosh if we just labeled these hearings impeachment Nuggets Jun 2019 #102

This nonsense is weakening our case gldstwmn Jun 2019 #112