Matthew Whitaker Will Not Recuse Himself From Russia Probe and Won’t Approve Presidential Subpoena

[Meister]

Trump finally succeeded in putting a puppet in place to cover for him, let's see how smart Mueller really is.

Obama found two in Holder and Lynch. We know they're out there.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

George Conway, Kellyanne's husband, has tweeted that essentially said who gives a shit what this "nobody" has to say as his role is unconstitutional as he has yet to be confirmed by the Senate as AG. He has a n excellent point.

Mueller's investigation is unconstitutional

Prove it.

Only in a police state do you hire a Prosecutor to look for crimes.

I am waiting on ONE Trumper to post the proof.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

Trump finally succeeded in putting a puppet in place to cover for him, let's see how smart Mueller really is.

Obama found two in Holder and Lynch. We know they're out there.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

George Conway, Kellyanne's husband, has tweeted that essentially said who gives a shit what this "nobody" has to say as his role is unconstitutional as he has yet to be confirmed by the Senate as AG. He has a n excellent point.

Mueller's investigation is unconstitutional

Prove it.

Only in a police state do you hire a Prosecutor to look for crimes.

I am waiting on ONE Trumper to post the proof.

Haven't heard you talking about Trump conspiracy to collude with Putin to obstruct Hillary from the White House in a while

Why is that?

 

[Meister]

Trump finally succeeded in putting a puppet in place to cover for him, let's see how smart Mueller really is.

Obama found two in Holder and Lynch. We know they're out there.

Trolling your own thread?

 

[Superbadbrutha]

George Conway, Kellyanne's husband, has tweeted that essentially said who gives a shit what this "nobody" has to say as his role is unconstitutional as he has yet to be confirmed by the Senate as AG. He has a n excellent point.

Mueller's investigation is unconstitutional

Prove it.

Only in a police state do you hire a Prosecutor to look for crimes.

I am waiting on ONE Trumper to post the proof.

Haven't heard you talking about Trump conspiracy to collude with Putin to obstruct Hillary from the White House in a while

Why is that?

Probably because you have never heard me talking about that.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

Trump finally succeeded in putting a puppet in place to cover for him, let's see how smart Mueller really is.

Obama found two in Holder and Lynch. We know they're out there.

Trolling your own thread?

As usual...………….
you are not talking about anything worth listening to.

 

[Meister]

I want Trump to pick a person who has his back.....just like what Obama did.
Of course, you don't like that....too bad. Now get back to trolling your own thread. It's priceless.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Mueller's investigation is unconstitutional

Prove it.

Only in a police state do you hire a Prosecutor to look for crimes.

I am waiting on ONE Trumper to post the proof.

Haven't heard you talking about Trump conspiracy to collude with Putin to obstruct Hillary from the White House in a while

Why is that?

Probably because you have never heard me talking about that.

Neither did Mueller and for the same reason- it never happened. Shut 'er down

 

[Superbadbrutha]

Prove it.

Only in a police state do you hire a Prosecutor to look for crimes.

I am waiting on ONE Trumper to post the proof.

Haven't heard you talking about Trump conspiracy to collude with Putin to obstruct Hillary from the White House in a while

Why is that?

Probably because you have never heard me talking about that.

Neither did Mueller and for the same reason- it never happened. Shut 'er down

Well then let the investigation play itself out.

 

[georgephillip]

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation.

Was Trump appointment of Whitaker constitutional?
Not if you believe the Attorney General in a principal officer and therefore subject to Senate confirmation.
"Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional"

Opinion | Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

"It means that Mr. Trump’s installation of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general of the United States after forcing the resignation of Jeff Sessions is unconstitutional. It’s illegal. And it means that anything Mr. Whitaker does, or tries to do, in that position is invalid."

 

[EvilCat Breath]

No it's not. Only the appointment of a permanent attorney general needs to have a confirmation hearing.

Haven't you been paying attention?

 

[georgephillip]

No it's not. Only the appointment of a permanent attorney general needs to have a confirmation hearing.

Haven't you been paying attention?

Does Whitaker report to anyone except the POTUS?
If not, he requires Senate confirmation before any of his actions will be constitutionally authorized.

Opinion | Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

"Much of the commentary about Mr. Whitaker’s appointment has focused on all sorts of technical points about the Vacancies Reform Act and Justice Department succession statutes.

"But the flaw in the appointment of Mr. Whitaker, who was Mr. Sessions’s chief of staff at the Justice Department, runs much deeper.

"It defies one of the explicit checks and balances set out in the Constitution, a provision designed to protect us all against the centralization of government power.

"If you don’t believe us, then take it from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, whom Mr. Trump once called his 'favorite' sitting justice.

"Last year, the Supreme Court examined the question of whether the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board had been lawfully appointed to his job without Senate confirmation. The Supreme Court held the appointment invalid on a statutory ground."

 

[airplanemechanic]

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation.

Was Trump appointment of Whitaker constitutional?
Not if you believe the Attorney General in a principal officer and therefore subject to Senate confirmation.
"Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional"

Opinion | Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

"It means that Mr. Trump’s installation of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general of the United States after forcing the resignation of Jeff Sessions is unconstitutional. It’s illegal. And it means that anything Mr. Whitaker does, or tries to do, in that position is invalid."

The new york slimes says they dont like what Trump did? ROTFLMAO

You do realize that the republicans have the majority in the senate and anyone Trump chooses would be confirmed without hesitation? But that being said.....

You're wrong anyway.

The Vacancies Reform Act codified at 5 U.S. Code Section 3345(a)(2), which states: “notwithstanding [the default rule that the deputy becomes the acting], the President (and only the President) may direct a person who serves in an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346.”

The statute is triggered when the current officeholder “dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office." So there you go, he resigned.

The president may appoint an acting AG for 210 days without approval from the senate. Since he was not fired, and resigned on his own, the Vacancies Reform Act clearly states what Trump is doing is legal.

If Trump Fires Sessions, He Can Take Three Very Different Approaches to Naming His Successor

Learn to not rely on the new york slimes.

 

[georgephillip]

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation.

Was Trump appointment of Whitaker constitutional?
Not if you believe the Attorney General in a principal officer and therefore subject to Senate confirmation.
"Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional"

Opinion | Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

"It means that Mr. Trump’s installation of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general of the United States after forcing the resignation of Jeff Sessions is unconstitutional. It’s illegal. And it means that anything Mr. Whitaker does, or tries to do, in that position is invalid."

The new york slimes says they dont like what Trump did? ROTFLMAO

You do realize that the republicans have the majority in the senate and anyone Trump chooses would be confirmed without hesitation? But that being said.....

You're wrong anyway.

The Vacancies Reform Act codified at 5 U.S. Code Section 3345(a)(2), which states: “notwithstanding [the default rule that the deputy becomes the acting], the President (and only the President) may direct a person who serves in an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346.”

The statute is triggered when the current officeholder “dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office." So there you go, he resigned.

The president may appoint an acting AG for 210 days without approval from the senate. Since he was not fired, and resigned on his own, the Vacancies Reform Act clearly states what Trump is doing is legal.

If Trump Fires Sessions, He Can Take Three Very Different Approaches to Naming His Successor

Learn to not rely on the new york slimes.

When will you learn not to rely on Trump?

Kellyanne Conway's husband calls Trump's promotion of Whitaker 'unconstitutional'

"'Mr. Whitaker has not been named to some junior post one or two levels below the Justice Department’s top job. He has now been vested with the law enforcement authority of the entire United States government,' the op-ed reads. 'For the president to install Mr. Whitaker as our chief law enforcement officer is to betray the entire structure of our charter document."

"Conway and Katyal concede that the president has the power to make interim appointments in times of crisis – but they said Sessions' firing did not fit that bill.

"And even if it did, there are officials readily at hand, including the deputy attorney general and the solicitor general, who were nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate,' they said. 'Either could step in as acting attorney general, both constitutionally and statutorily.'

"They said Trump is not qualified to decide Whitaker's suitability for the role because he is 'hopelessly compromised by the Mueller investigation.'"

How would you expect Trump's "favorite justice" to rule on this matter if it comes before SCOTUS?

 

[busybee01]

Driving the DemonRATS BAT SHIT CRAZY....Heads exploding, Schumer holding breath until he can get subpoenas back again....just love it!!

Yes, because the only reason to approve a subpoena is if there is strong preponderance of evidence that a crime was committed, but also to use the Hillary standard, that there was intent.

Anything else is indeed a witch-hunt with political motivations, and abusing the prosecuting powers of the government against politicians for the sake of politics IS a real constitutional crisis



Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation.

Read more at thegatewaypundit.com

The trouble is he is not the acting AG because he has not been approved by the Senate. It is clear that Whittaker is a corrupt Trump yes man.

 

[skye]

Driving the DemonRATS BAT SHIT CRAZY....Heads exploding, Schumer holding breath until he can get subpoenas back again....just love it!!

Yes, because the only reason to approve a subpoena is if there is strong preponderance of evidence that a crime was committed, but also to use the Hillary standard, that there was intent.

Anything else is indeed a witch-hunt with political motivations, and abusing the prosecuting powers of the government against politicians for the sake of politics IS a real constitutional crisis



Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation.

Read more at thegatewaypundit.com

The trouble is he is not the acting AG because he has not been approved by the Senate. It is clear that Whittaker is a corrupt Trump yes man.

awwwwww.....Orange Man Bad??????? awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

[EvilCat Breath]

No it's not. Only the appointment of a permanent attorney general needs to have a confirmation hearing.

Haven't you been paying attention?

Does Whitaker report to anyone except the POTUS?
If not, he requires Senate confirmation before any of his actions will be constitutionally authorized.

Opinion | Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

"Much of the commentary about Mr. Whitaker’s appointment has focused on all sorts of technical points about the Vacancies Reform Act and Justice Department succession statutes.

"But the flaw in the appointment of Mr. Whitaker, who was Mr. Sessions’s chief of staff at the Justice Department, runs much deeper.

"It defies one of the explicit checks and balances set out in the Constitution, a provision designed to protect us all against the centralization of government power.

"If you don’t believe us, then take it from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, whom Mr. Trump once called his 'favorite' sitting justice.

"Last year, the Supreme Court examined the question of whether the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board had been lawfully appointed to his job without Senate confirmation. The Supreme Court held the appointment invalid on a statutory ground."

You are taking an OPINION and acting as if it's a fact. The opinion is wrong. The office of acting attorney general is temporary. Like any other temporary office it does not need senate confirmation. You are being sold fake goods.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has no intention of recusing himself from overseeing the special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people close to him who added they do not believe he would approve any subpoena of President Trump as part of that investigation.

Was Trump appointment of Whitaker constitutional?
Not if you believe the Attorney General in a principal officer and therefore subject to Senate confirmation.
"Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional"

Opinion | Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

"It means that Mr. Trump’s installation of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general of the United States after forcing the resignation of Jeff Sessions is unconstitutional. It’s illegal. And it means that anything Mr. Whitaker does, or tries to do, in that position is invalid."

The new york slimes says they dont like what Trump did? ROTFLMAO

You do realize that the republicans have the majority in the senate and anyone Trump chooses would be confirmed without hesitation? But that being said.....

You're wrong anyway.

The Vacancies Reform Act codified at 5 U.S. Code Section 3345(a)(2), which states: “notwithstanding [the default rule that the deputy becomes the acting], the President (and only the President) may direct a person who serves in an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346.”

The statute is triggered when the current officeholder “dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office." So there you go, he resigned.

The president may appoint an acting AG for 210 days without approval from the senate. Since he was not fired, and resigned on his own, the Vacancies Reform Act clearly states what Trump is doing is legal.

If Trump Fires Sessions, He Can Take Three Very Different Approaches to Naming His Successor

Learn to not rely on the new york slimes.

Thank you so much but you know that democrats won't accept even this in plain typeface. They also forgot that Whittaker was Sessions' Chief of Staff.

 

[busybee01]

Presumption of Innocence Dumb Asses.

Mueller should have never been appointed in the first place.

His appointment was a Gross Violation and a Twisted Interpretation of the rules governing the appointment of Special Counsel. Without a high crime and misdemeanor, Mueller's appointment was entirely political and his investigation is a witch hunt.

Furthermore, Mueller's refusal to look at how The Democrat Party, Obama and Clinton obtained The Russian Dossier, how they paid for it, and funneled money to it's creators, and how it was transported and used in a FISA Court to file False Affidavits for the purpose of an Illegal Surveillance Warrant being granted against a rival Presidential Campaign, is PROOF Mueller wants nothing at all to do with the Truth. He should be fired immediately and so should Rosenstein for Obstructing Congressional Investigations and withholding requested documents from Congress.

Bullshit. His investigation was because Trump admitted the firing of Comey was because of the Russia investigation as Trump said on national tv.

Trump was tasked to look at whether Russia interfered in the elections in 2016. They clearly helped Trump not Clinton. The Russian Dossier has nothing to do with this.