Justification for not answering questions from Democratic Committee members. It earned him a warning about being held in contempt, it drew a string of frustrated responses from democrats and attacks by republicans on the proceedings themselves. The president tweeted praise for him. He tweeted back, thanks. In short, Corey Lewandowski was the central figure today in a messy, very messy Political Drama or circus or witch hunt, depending on how you see it. Theres a small sample, including a key moment including Democratic Committee member hank johnson, during which he conf m confirmed the president to order Jeff Sessions to curtail the investigation. The white house has directed i not disclose the substance of any discussions with the president or his advisers to protect executive branch confidentiali confidentiality. I recognize this is not my privilege, but i am respecting the white houses decision. As for actual collusion or conspiracy, there was none. What there has been, however, is
Executive privilege as a justification for not answering questions from Democratic Committee members. It earned him a warning about being held in contempt, drew a string of frustrated responses from democrats and attacks by republicans on the proceedings themselves. The president tweeted praise for him. He tweeted back, thanks. In short, Corey Lewandowski was the central figure today in a messy, very messy Political Drama or circus or witch hunt depending on how you see it. Heres a small sample, including a key moment with Democratic Committee member hank johnson, during which he confirmed that the president told him to order then attorney general Jeff Sessions to curtail the mueller investigation. The white house has directed i not disclose the substance of any discussions with the president or his advisers to protect executive branch confidentiality. I recognize this is not my privilege, but i am respecting the white houses decision. As for actual collusion or conspiracy, there was n
His gavel. It has been a long two days and it is now late at night. I want the members on both sides to think about what has happened over the last two days and to search their consciences before we cast our final votes therefore the committee will now stand this recession until tomorrow morning at 10 00 a. M. At which point whoa. I will move to divide the question so that each of us may have the opportunity to cast upordown votes on each of the articles of impeachment and let history be our judge the committee is in recess. To stress it is a surprise. While the chairman had the right to do he did violate rules of common courtesy republicans then blasted nadler for the late night surprise. What chairman nadler did and the rest said nothing, this is why they dont like it. They want the prime time hit. This is Speaker Pelosi and adam schiff and the others directing this committee. I dont have a chairman anymore. This committee has lost all relevance. Ill see yall tomorrow. That came afte
The house floor. The chairman, jerry nadler of new york, choosing to speak with his gavel. Certain right to do what he did, he did violate rules of common courtesy between the parties on the committee. Republicans then proceeded to blast nadler for the chairman nadler just needed his staff and the rest of the majority who sat their quietly and be sure nothing, this is why they dont like us because they know its all about games and these tv anscreens. Its all about have they want the prime time hit. This is speakers pelosi and the others directing the come on et. I need to say what hit does this committee need to do because this committee hlost. The debate began with its first sessionhe yesterday eveni, continued through the day today and into the night. Republicansin offered up a seri of amendments that they knew would be voted down along party lines. There was fierce sparring between remembers dems and republicans turnover charges against the president. The entire argument for impeach