Decision to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. sets off a Republican firefight

[riversedge]

Source: msn.com




Seung Min Kim, Karoun Demirjian
3 hrs ago



The Senate Intelligence Committee’s decision to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. has ignited an internal Republican firefight over the fate of the committee’s Russia probe, as the panel’s GOP chairman showed no signs of backing down despite fierce criticism from many of his colleagues that it was time to move on.

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Much of the backlash against the decision by Chairman Richard Burr (N.C.) to subpoena President Trump’s eldest son came from GOP senators who are up for reelection next year and from those closely aligned with the president. The outrage was partially fueled by Trump Jr. and his own allies.

“This would not go forward without Republican complicity,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), an ally of President Trump’s, told reporters on Capitol Hill. “So I think it’s a mistake for Republicans to keep putting the Trump family through this, and I really think they ought to drop it.” ...................................................



“I think the good news is Chairman Burr has already indicated the committee will find no collusion,” McConnell said in a Fox News interview Thursday night. “I think this is going to have a happy ending. … I understand the president’s frustration here, but I think this is just a blip.” ................................................

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/decision-to-subpoena-donald-trump-jr-sets-off-a-republican-firefight/ar-AAB9hZa

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Seems the idea is make sure Jr will be clearly found innocent of all things Russia. waiting.


“I think the good news is Chairman Burr has already indicated the committee will find no collusion,” McConnell said ...."


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Donald Trump Jr. speaks a rally on Feb. 11, 2019, before President Trump addresses the audience in El Paso.© Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Donald Trump Jr. speaks a rally on Feb. 11, 2019, before President Trump addresses the audience in El Paso.

[Snackshack]

1. The entire Republican Party

is corrupt.

[YOHABLO]

2. Burr was the guy running to Trump with the details of what went on in the Intel Committee.

“So I think it’s a mistake for Republicans to keep putting the Trump family through this, and I really think they ought to drop it.”

Oh really?

[keithbvadu2]

3. "I think this is going to have a happy ending." - A coverup.

“I think this is going to have a happy ending." - A coverup.