House Judiciary Committee chair Jerry Nadler (D-NY) tore into ex-White House counsel Don McGahn for skipping his hearing in front of the committee on Tuesday morning.
During the brief 30-minute hearing, Nadler ripped the White House’s argument that McGahn has “absolute immunity” from House Democrats’ subpoenas.
“Our subpoenas are not optional,” Nadler said. “Mr. McGahn has a legal obligation to be here for this scheduled appearance. If he does not immediately correct his mistake, this committee will have no choice but to enforce the subpoena against him.”
Watch below:
Rep. Nadler blasts McGahn after the ex-WH counsel refuses to appear before the House Judiciary Committee: "Our subpoenas are not optional" pic.twitter.com/Lt32v75W7i
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) May 21, 2019
It’s time to put some fat on the hot, hot, hot Weber grill coals!
Spoiler alert: House Dems refused to do anything to assert their powers as defined by the Constitution so the subpoena was, in fact, completely optional.
I think the proof is in the pudding these days. Next?
tough words, now let’s see the followup.
LOCK HIM UP!!! LOCK HIM UP !!! LOCK HIM UP!!!
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