Impeachment is a big question mark, but an outline of the case against an ex- President Trump is already taking shape.
With Congress enmeshed in a fraught debate over whether to impeach President Donald Trump, Robert Mueller’s brief and dramatic news conferenceprovided a sharp reminder that impeachment is not the only option for addressing the president’s alleged misdeeds.
The strongest count would be his attempt to fire Mueller, the man appointed to investigate the Russian government’s interference in the 2016 election and the possibility that the Trump campaign conspired with it. Very simply, obstruction of justice is when someone acts to undermine an investigation with the intent to do so, and there can be no serious question that firing Mueller would have curtailed the investigation.
That episode would be the strongest count in an indictment of Trump, but at least two others would almost certainly also be charged. The first came two days later, on June 19, 2017, when Trump summoned former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski to the Oval Office. In a private meeting, Trump dictated a private message and asked Lewandowski to personally deliver it to then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who had recused himself from the Russia probe.
The third count that would almost certainly be included in any indictment of Trump was his effort to pressure McGahn to create a false record to hide the fact that Trump had directed him to fire Mueller. Trump’s attorney initially made a request to McGahn’s attorney to deny aarticle reporting that Trump ordered him to fire Mueller. When McGahn refused to recant the story, Trump became angry.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Trump announces departure of White House economic adviser HassettU.S. President Donald Trump announces departure of White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett via JuliaHarte1
Weiterlesen »
White House dramatically changes its story about Trump, USS McCainTrump is such a delicate snowflake that his team directed the Navy to move a warship so the president wouldn't have to see the name of a deceased American hero.
Weiterlesen »
White House wanted McCain's name covered on ship during Trump trip, but Navy refusedNEW: 'I didn't know anything about it,' Pres. Trump tells KFaulders on U.S.S. McCain controversy. 'They thought they were doing me a favor, because they know I'm not a fan of John McCain.'
Weiterlesen »
Ex-Trump aide Hicks agrees to give campaign documents to CongressFormer White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, once a close aide to President Donald Trump, has agreed to turn over documents related to his 2016 campaign to congressional investigators, a key lawmaker said on Tuesday. The agreement marks a step forward for the House Judiciary Committee in its
Weiterlesen »
White House directs former Trump aide to not comply with Democrats' subpoenaNEW: White House has directed former senior White House officials Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson not to cooperate with House Judiciary Committee subpoenas for documents, House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler says.
Weiterlesen »
White House directs former Trump aide Hicks to not comply with Democrats' subpoenaHouse Democrats are planning a series of hearings to showcase Robert Mueller's findings as they hold out hope for the special counsel's testimony.
Weiterlesen »
House Democrats Say White House Has Blocked Ex-Trump Aides From Providing DocumentsThe White House directed Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson to rebuff congressional subpoenas for documents related to the special counsel investigation, the House Judiciary Committee said.
Weiterlesen »
Trump won't leave White House 'voluntarily' if he loses 2020 election, predicts GOP candidate William Weld'He'll have a run at saying, 'It was a rigged game so I'm not leaving,'' said Weld.
Weiterlesen »
Trump announces White House lawyer Emmet Flood will leave June 14thPresident Donald Trump announced that White House lawyer Emmet Flood will officially leave his post on June 14th. Flood's work in the White House largely focused on the Russia investigation.
Weiterlesen »
Trump is 'absolutely deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs, says acting White House chief of staff'I fully expect these tariffs to go onto the at least 5 percent level on June 10th,' Mick Mulvaney said.
Weiterlesen »
Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs, White House official saysActing White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney gave a stern warning about President Trump's upcoming decision to whether to impose tariffs on Mexican goods in retaliation to illegal immigration. “He is absolutely, deadly serious,” Mulvaney said on “Fox News Sunday.” “In fact, I fully expect these
Weiterlesen »