[Political Junkie Too]

Pelosi doesn't realize what she just did.

"I don't talk to staff..." means that Executive Privilege justifies "staff" not "talking to" Congress.

By the Speaker of the House's own words, she just gave President Trump the out he needs to keep his staff from appearing before Congress.

Only Cabinet Secretaries and other Congress confirmed office holders should appear before Congress from now on.

Nadler's bogus subpoenas for "staff" like Hope Hicks can now be ignored because the Speaker "doesn't talk to staff."

-PJ

[marajade]

+1

[kiryandil]

Good point.

None of the Dem congresscritters talk to "staff".

[DocRock]

"Nadler's bogus subpoenas for "staff" like Hope Hicks can now be ignored because the Speaker "doesn't talk to staff.""

This was my first thought when I read the headline.

[roadcat]

"I don't talk to staff..." means that Executive Privilege justifies "staff" not "talking to" Congress.

By the Speaker of the House's own words, she just gave President Trump the out he needs to keep his staff from appearing before Congress.

Excellent analysis! Chess-master President Trump outfoxed the sphincter of the House!