In the name of total T***sparency by the WH, they are refusing to comply with all lawful subpoenas by Congress
Jun 25, 2019 03:10:21 #
Banana Republics don't need no stinking subpoenas. McGahn and Conway are just two blatant examples of Trump looking to circumvent full disclosure and accountability.
The White House said Monday it will not allow p**********l counselor Kellyanne Conway to appear before a House committee looking into allegations that she repeatedly violated a federal law that limits political activity by government workers.
The White House refusal, outlined in a letter from White House lawyer Pat Cipollone, sets up a possible subpoena fight with the House Oversight Committee, which is reviewing Conway's actions.
Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the panel's chairman, has said he will call for a v**e on a subpoena for Conway if she fails to appear at a hearing Wednesday.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said earlier this month that Conway has been a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic p**********l candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.
Federal law prohibits employees of the executive branch from using their official authority or influence to affect the result of an e******n. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are exempt from the Hatch Act, but there are no exceptions for White House employees.
The agency does not have the authority to fire Conway, who was appointed by Trump, and Trump has said he will not fire Conway, one of his most unwavering defenders. Conway is known for her fiery television appearances in support of Trump and his policies. She helped him win e******n in 2016 as his campaign manager.
The recommendation to fire Conway is the first time the watchdog office has recommended the removal of a White House official over Hatch Act violations.
Special Counsel Henry Kerner said in a June 13 letter to Trump that Conway's violations, "if left unpunished, send a message to all federal employees that they need not abide by the Hatch Act's restrictions. Her actions erode the principal foundation of our democratic system — the rule of law."
Conway has dismissed reports of possible Hatch Act violations, saying critics were merely trying to silence her. Her critics "want to chill free speech because they don't know how to beat (Trump) at the b****t box," Conway said Monday.
The White House said Monday it will not allow p**********l counselor Kellyanne Conway to appear before a House committee looking into allegations that she repeatedly violated a federal law that limits political activity by government workers.
The White House refusal, outlined in a letter from White House lawyer Pat Cipollone, sets up a possible subpoena fight with the House Oversight Committee, which is reviewing Conway's actions.
Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the panel's chairman, has said he will call for a v**e on a subpoena for Conway if she fails to appear at a hearing Wednesday.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said earlier this month that Conway has been a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic p**********l candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.
Federal law prohibits employees of the executive branch from using their official authority or influence to affect the result of an e******n. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are exempt from the Hatch Act, but there are no exceptions for White House employees.
The agency does not have the authority to fire Conway, who was appointed by Trump, and Trump has said he will not fire Conway, one of his most unwavering defenders. Conway is known for her fiery television appearances in support of Trump and his policies. She helped him win e******n in 2016 as his campaign manager.
The recommendation to fire Conway is the first time the watchdog office has recommended the removal of a White House official over Hatch Act violations.
Special Counsel Henry Kerner said in a June 13 letter to Trump that Conway's violations, "if left unpunished, send a message to all federal employees that they need not abide by the Hatch Act's restrictions. Her actions erode the principal foundation of our democratic system — the rule of law."
Conway has dismissed reports of possible Hatch Act violations, saying critics were merely trying to silence her. Her critics "want to chill free speech because they don't know how to beat (Trump) at the b****t box," Conway said Monday.
Jun 25, 2019 03:53:14 #
rumitoid wrote:
Banana Republics don't need no stinking subpoenas.... (show quote)
No one, not even a President, needs to submit to harassment.
Jun 25, 2019 04:15:48 #
JW wrote:
No one, not even a President, needs to submit to harassment.
True, but to a nation of law, yes. For any indicted person, child molester or WH aide, being indicted will seem like harassment.
Jun 25, 2019 07:47:58 #
What is the point.... 8 years of Obama’s corrupt and lawless administration and we are worried about this lady not playing the game?
Jun 25, 2019 08:13:48 #
rumitoid wrote:
Banana Republics don't need no stinking subpoenas.... (show quote)
Explanation of WHite House’s refusal of Congressional subpoenas
Easy Question:
Because the Democratic controlled Congress is the “Enemy of the State.” Also, there recent history indicates they are irrelevant when it comes to seeing justice served and they need to simply be placed on “ignore.” They should also have their phone calls “blocked” and e-mails deposited in the “trash files!”
Jun 25, 2019 11:54:53 #
JW wrote:
No one, not even a President, needs to submit to harassment.
But he needs to obey the law. All he does is shows his guilt and he can't hold out forever it will all come out. I just hope he hasn't given Putin to much.
Jun 25, 2019 19:44:04 #
Lonewolf wrote:
But he needs to obey the law. All he does is shows his guilt and he can't hold out forever it will all come out. I just hope he hasn't given Putin to much.
Nothing for him to give to Russia because Hillary and Obama already gave them the farm!
Jun 28, 2019 10:33:12 #
rumitoid wrote:
True, but to a nation of law, yes. For any indicted person, child molester or WH aide, being indicted will seem like harassment.
And I am sure that you felt the same way when Obama refused to comply with all of the lawful subpoenas when they were questioned over fast and furious and other scandals during Obama's presidency right?
Jun 29, 2019 01:54:51 #
rumitoid wrote:
True, but to a nation of law, yes. For any indicted person, child molester or WH aide, being indicted will seem like harassment.
One of those laws is that the President and the Congress are equals. The Congress can invite the President to provide information or people as witnesses and he may or may not accept. Failing that, the congress (House) can impeach.
Failure to follow the law, i.e. respect the Presidency, is harassment.
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