Democrats exited the hearing room frustrated on Wednesday after a Department of Justice lawyer shut down every question for former communications director Hope Hicks pertaining to her tenure at the White House.
According to the Washington Post, angry but impotent Democrats raised an outcry, accusing the lawyer of fabricating immunity that didn’t apply to Hicks, now a private citizen.
Nevertheless, she reportedly answered no questions about events that happened while she was in the White House – even things as innocuous as the location of her office. She did answer some questions from her time on the campaign.
Per the Post, Democrats left the meeting discussing taking Hicks to court to make her answer questions.
Rep Ted Lieu (D-CA), a member of the committee, tweeted his frustrations.
This is what it’s like for the interview of Hope Hicks (questions modified but you’ll get the point):
Chair: Ms. Hicks, was it a sunny day on your first day of work?
Ridiculous DOJ Attorney: OBJECTION!
Chair: Where was your office located?
Ridiculous DOJ Attorney: OBJECTION! https://t.co/pHS93DpnJ1
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 19, 2019
The transcript of the hearing is due out in the next 48 hours.
No surprise. I do think that this might be a turning point among the senior leadership under Pelosi to push for an inquiry to reclaim institutional power. The lawlessness is what is driving the impeachment numbers up among Dems and Indies.
And Hillary Clinton answered their stupid questions about Benghazi for 11 hours.
This is what happens when Trump knows there are no consequences. Those sternly worded letters matter nothing to someone who doesn’t read.
Oh wait, I forgot. This is a grand strategy by Pelosi and questioning her is not allowed. Gotta keep that powder dry and keep on going high!
Actually this reflects worse on the Dems that on the DOJ or Hope Hicks.
Hicks ait a friendly witness.