Rudy Giuliani Backs Out Of Jan. 6 Committee Interview Because He Couldn't Record It

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Source: huff post




“If he refuses to comply the committee will consider all enforcement options," said a spokesperson for the House panel probing the insurrection.


By Marita Vlachou May. 6, 2022, 07:59 AM EDT | Updated 6 hours ago


Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, backed out of an interview slated for Friday with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot after being told he couldn’t record it.

Giuliani is continuing negotiations with the committee, his lawyer, Robert Costello, told CNN.


The select committee has issued a subpoena compelling Giuliani’s appearance and expects him to comply, despite his objections, spokesperson Tim Mulvey said in a statement to several news organizations on Thursday. Subpoenas for Giuliani and several other former Trump advisers were issued in January.

“Mr. Giuliani had agreed to participate in a transcribed interview with the Select Committee,” Mulvey said, according to The Associated Press. “He informed committee investigators that he wouldn’t show up unless he was permitted to record the interview, which was never an agreed-upon condition.”

Mulvey warned there would be consequences if Giuliani fails to cooperate.

“Mr. Giuliani is an important witness to the conspiracy to overthrow the government and he remains under subpoena,” Mulvey said. “If he refuses to comply the committee will consider all enforcement options.”....................................

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rudy-giuliani-backs-out-of-jan-6-committee-interview_n_6274f288e4b00fbab62ccd86

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The article does not mention what the enforcement options would be.

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[maxsolomon]

1. He couldn't record and release it is more like it.

He's an addled clown.

[ificandream]

2. Is he asking to be able to dye his hair, too?

[Chainfire]

3. If he didn't show up on schedule, the only "negotiations" he would be involved with

would be with his cell mate.

[LudwigPastorius]

4. He should just stick a tape deck in his pants.

I mean, he's already got his hands down there playing pocket pool anyway.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

5. When cameras are present it's not a hearing -- it's a performance.

Rudy wants clips he can cut together for a future campaign, or to ingratiate himself to TFG.

[former9thward]

6. You don't want the Jan 6th committee hearings broadcast?

After all it will be a "performance". Most court hearings, other than the Supreme Court, are televised. Are they all "performances"?

[former9thward]

7. There is nothing wrong with recording it.

That stops selective out of context leaks. The committee can record it and so can he.

[Novara]

8. "Consequences." Ooooo.

Like having the referral for criminal contempt of Congress sit on Merrick Garland's desk for 145 days and counting?