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President trump never pressured him. And thats how the the transcript from their call read as well. Today Speaker Pelosi and adam schiff leading the charge on capitol hill as is their wont in fullthroated dramatic readings. They claim President Trump is a threat to the republic and the constitution. The same constitution they are working to upend. The president tore into the House Intel Committee chairman this afternoon. President trump he should be forced to resign from congress. Adam schiff. He should be forced to resign. He made up a conversation and reported it and said it to congress and the American People. It was horrible what he said. And that was supposed to be coming from me. But it was fabricated. This guy was negative on mike pompeo. He cant there is an expression, he couldnt carry his blank strap. I cant say it, they will say the was terrible to say. But he couldnt carry his blank strap. Do you understand that. Lou more evidence the radical dimms are engaged in the biggest
Application requests following the president s executive order. This portion is two hours and 25 minutes. [background sounds] welcome everyone to this mornings hearing on oversight of the Trump Administration. Id like to welcome members of the subcommittee on oversight to investigation. [background sounds] we will everyone to this morning his hearing on oversight of the Trump Administration. Id like to we will members of the subcommittee on oversight to investigation, but is hearing. We are very happy to be working on the supporting issue with you all today. I also like to thank all of the majority and minority members and staff his above subcommittees for the coordination and flexibility while planning is hearing particularly given the cancellation of the yesterdays vote. I want to note that because of the cancellation modes, and every member is able to be here today. I did make a point of talking to mr. Colin, and mr. Bhatt to be assured that they were okay with proceeding and they a
Plus growing tensions with iran. The administration sending troops to saudi arabia. The president has approved the deployment of u. S. Forces, which will be defensive in nature. As President Trump weighs military and economic responses to that attack on Saudi Oil Facilities. Theres the ultimate option and there are options a lot less than that. My guest this morning, treasury secretary steve mnuchin. And as joe biden and Elizabeth Warren separate themselves from the field. Hello, iowa the rest of the candidates are on notice, with cory booker saying hell get out in ten days if he cant raise enough money. Youve got to grow. Grow or get out. Joining me for insight and analysis are nbc News White House correspondent kristen welker, robert costa, National Political reporter for the Washington Post, former democratic congresswoman Donna Edwards and former republican congressman carlos curbelo. Welcome to sunday, its meet the press. Announcer from nbc news in washington, the longest running
Zelensky said straight out that President Trump never pressured him. And thats how the the transcript from their call read as well. Today Speaker Pelosi and adam schiff leading the charge on capitol hill as is their wont in fullthroated dramatic readings. They claim President Trump is a threat to the republic and the constitution. The same constitution they are working to upend. The president tore into the House Intel Committee chairman this afternoon. President trump he should be forced to resign from congress. Adam schiff. He should be forced to resign. He made up a conversation and reported it and said it to congress and the American People. It was horrible what he said. And that was supposed to be coming from me. But it was fabricated. This guy was negative on mike pompeo. He cant there is an expression, he couldnt carry his blank strap. I cant say it, they will say the was terrible to say. But he couldnt carry his blank strap. Do you understand that. Lou more evidence the radical