“The current political environment” has no bearing as grounds. The Fifth Amendment is about self-incrimination, not politics.
It could be that the "bearing" in this case is the guy doesn't want to end up on the klinton "Death List".
““The current political environment” has no bearing as grounds””
I was going to say the same thing. It’s scary how alike we - mostly - are!!! I would love to hear him or his attorney say this in a hearing and be met SERIOUSLY with that same response. What does “politics” have to do with you answering questions?