As the attacks on Robert Mueller and his investigation intensify, so has speculation that Donald Trump will fire Mueller. The White House is accusing the investigation of unlawfully obtaining the Trump team’s emails, which is ironic considering these same people accused Clinton of crimes for not turning over her emails. The goal here is to discredit the investigation before it even reaches any findings.
When Mueller was appointed to the position, Republicans and Democrats alike defended his record as beyond reproach. A Republican, Mueller was appointed to head the FBI by George W. Bush. He received a Bronze Star for his bravery during the Vietnam War. When he was appointed special counsel, Mueller received high praise from both parties including North Carolina Republican Senator Richard Burr, Ohio Senator Rob Portman, Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Shumer, Republican Representative Darrell Issa, and Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz.
However, as indictments come down and the investigation seems to be getting closer to the White House, Fox News and right-wing websites like Breitbart have been trying to cast doubt on the integrity of the investigation. Yesterday, Texas Senator John Cornyn, the second ranking Republican in the Senate, seemed to be endorsing those views. The accusations against Mueller and his investigation are conspiratorial and flimsy. Casting doubt on Mueller’s investigation is dangerous territory.
Greg Sargent of the Washington Post correctly suggested that Republican Members of Congress should let us know where they stand on Trump removing Mueller. Last week, I asked every member of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation if they would consider Trump firing Mueller as grounds for impeachment. Only one answered. Congressman David Price said he would. Staff members from Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. G.K. Butterfield responded to the questions but asked for more time to answer. I’m still waiting. None of the Republican Members of Congress responded at all despite calls and two emails to their communications offices.
So, I’ll ask again, Senator Richard Burr, Senator Thom Tillis, Rep. Richard Hudson, Rep. Walter Jones, Rep. Virginia Foxx, Rep. Robert Pittenger, Rep. George Holding, Rep. Patrick McHenry, Rep. Ted Budd, Rep. Mark Meadows, Rep. Mark Walker, and Rep. David Rouzer if Donald Trump fires Robert Mueller would you consider that grounds for impeachment? If not, why not?
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It is a rich irony that Fox News and Breitbart would mention a lack of integrity when reporting about anyone but themselves.. As these reprehensible purveyors of false narratives and Trump propaganda and as the voice of oligarchs and the fascist far right, it is hardly news that these fake media outlets would find fault with the special investigator who is circling the Administration with what we can expect will be an earthquake of indictments and a series of long-awaited, much-deserved perp walks.
This will become the most criminal Administration in the history of the Republic.
Why would they comment? What good does it do? How many D’s went after Clinton? And he was still a saint even after the blue dress and even as Hillary ran last year.
And precisely what is the connection between Bill Clinton’s sexual conduct and Hillary Clinton’s qualification for public office? Are you suggesting she caused Bill Clinton to be a womanizer? Are we to hold every woman responsible for her husband or boyfriend’s conduct? As for Bill Clinton’s misconduct, there is a great deal of difference between sexual misconduct of the kind he engaged in, and firing a Special Counsel who is investigating you and your family’s conduct vis a vis a country that is a recognized enemy of the US. The former may to some be grounds for removal from office; the latter is to some treason. One would expect that the question before current members of Congress to be taken a good deal more seriously in these circumstances.
Exactly, db. Why should our GOP members of Congress respond to a shrill and partisan liberal pundit who is asking a hypothetical gotcha question based on a phony supposition. Give me a break!
If our congresspersons are so spineless as to give an inch toward trump, they ought to be reprimanded every way possible and certainly voted out of office ASAP.
Ask the same people what they will do if the tax plan does not grow jobs and wages enough to pay for itself. If a year from now the deficit is larger will they 1) raise the corporate tax 2)raise personal income taxes 3) cut out enough corporate subsidies and deductions or 4) cut funds to programs like CHIP, SNAP, SSI, SSD, Medicare, Medicaid.
I am shocked, just shocked, that you would even suggest that #4 is an option for the good folks who are passing this tax legislation. After we both laugh for a minutes, I think you should let those who support this legislation place modest bets on the outcome with the funds going to those of us who insist that item 4 is coming just as soon as Ryan can get his votes together. We are going to need a great deal of charity from somewhere.