Demands by Democrats that Special Counsel Robert Mueller testify before Congress about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election show a complete lack of respect for the rule of law and the constitutional provisions of the separation of powers.
With their single-minded objective of attacking President Trump, congressional Democrats are sending a dangerous message to the American people.
It is wrong for Democrats to demand that Mueller testify and it would be wrong for Mueller to do so.
When Mueller accepted his appointment as special counsel, he did so fully aware of the federal regulations governing his office. The regulations make it absolutely clear that the special counsel is prohibited from discussing his report publicly.
Leading members of Congress now demanding that Mueller testify know he is barred from doing so. The current special counsel regulations were passed while they were members of Congress.
In 1978, Congress passed the Ethics in Government Act. It created a process for appointing special prosecutors. This is a different position from special counsels like Mueller.
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I’m ready for this circus to end but I wouldn’t mind seeing scumbag Mueller answer some of the Republican’s questions. I’d love to see the sob squirm.
With their single-minded objective of attacking President Trump, congressional Democrats are sending a dangerous message to the American people.
It is wrong for Democrats to demand that Mueller testify and it would be wrong for Mueller to do so.
When Mueller accepted his appointment as special counsel, he did so fully aware of the federal regulations governing his office. The regulations make it absolutely clear that the special counsel is prohibited from discussing his report publicly.
Leading members of Congress now demanding that Mueller testify know he is barred from doing so. The current special counsel regulations were passed while they were members of Congress.
In 1978, Congress passed the Ethics in Government Act. It created a process for appointing special prosecutors. This is a different position from special counsels like Mueller.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
I’m ready for this circus to end but I wouldn’t mind seeing scumbag Mueller answer some of the Republican’s questions. I’d love to see the sob squirm.
