Posted on 02/08/2019 8:46:38 AM PST by jazusamo
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker stunned onlookers and lawmakers during an already-contentious House hearing Friday, when he tried to call time on the Democratic chairman after yet another line of questioning regarding Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.
The retort came after Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., first said he wanted Whitaker to appear for a private deposition after the hearing and went on to ask Whitaker whether he had been asked to approve any requests or action for the special counsel.
Mr. Chairman, I see that your five minutes is up, so Whitaker replied as the hearing room broke out in gasps. I am here voluntarily. We have agreed to five-minute rounds.
Nadler, who even cracked a slight smile at the response, repeated his question, and Whitaker ultimately responded: I have not interfered in any way with the special counsels investigation.
The fiery back and forth follows a dramatic political prelude to the hearing itself, complete with threats by Nadler to subpoena the witness and threats by the DOJ to boycott. Democrats are acutely focused on Whitaker's oversight of the Mueller probe, in his acting AG status while awaiting confirmation of President Trump's attorney general pick William Barr.
There has been no change in the overall management of the special counsel investigation, Whitaker testified Friday, saying that he never offered any promises or commitments regarding the Mueller or any other investigation.
Nadler pressed Whitaker over whether he had shared information about the investigation with Trump, or any White House officials.
I do not intend today to talk about my private conversations, but to answer your question, I did not talk to the president about the status of the investigation, Whitaker answered. Consistent with what Ive already said, I have not talked about the special counsels investigation with any White House...
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Great hearing. Whitaker needs a new in-your-face job once Barr is confirmed.
The STUPID, arrogant bitch had the colossal nerve to TRY to lecture the galactically smarter Whitaker. YUGE MISTAKE!
He showed her NO MERCY!
Agreed. He’s sharp and cool as a cucumber under pressure.
Maybe put him in charge of ICE and Homeland Security?
Bump!
+1
Whitaker was appointed under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. He CANNOT become the permanent AG. The object of appointing him under the FVRA was to have him hold the seat until a Permanent AG can be seated. Can’t have it both ways.
I don’t think it is time that makes a difference between leftists and conservatives, I think it is a promise or agreement.
He speaks in down to earth terms....as it should be. And....he actually answers questions.
You misunderstand what the process requires. If Whitaker steps aside, he can be nominated.
Been watching - he’s really pissing the Dems off and helping them waste their time - which cuts down on the number of questions they get to ask.
His testimony should be a required training video for Repubs appearing before any of these sham committees.
Watch the video..the room erupted IN LAUGHTER !
He should have brought a Box of Dunkin Donuts with him and put them on the Table in front of him.
Nadler would have been too distracted to ask him everything.
You’ve got that right and Doug Collins is helping him right now with a point of order. :^)
its really pathetic Republicans don’t fight the way this guy does...i am a legal moron yet could pick out the perjury traps nadler was setting up and Whittaker handled them masterfully...
Fatboy Nadler looks like he lost about a hundred pounds. Credit where credit is due.
That guy should be the AG. Period! Hopefully the new guy will treat them with the same disdain.
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