5/8/19: The Senate Intelligence Committee, chaired by Republican Sen. Richard Burr, issues a subpoena for Donald R. (for “Russia”) Trump Jr.
You’ve likely forgotten, but the Trump scion first testified before Burr’s committee in December 2017.
“Part of Russia and its’ governments support for Mr. Trump.”
Among other problems he will face when testifying again, Don Jr. cannot claim executive privilege and refuse to answer questions, since he does not work in the White House.
Also, young Don has lied repeatedly in the past about interactions with Russians.
For some reason there are lawmakers who believe the boy conspired with Russians to get help in swinging the election, having seen evidence of “subtle hints” at Russian willingness to help, as in this June 2016 email exchange. As the Mueller Report notes, Rob Goldstone, a publicist for a Russian singer and friend of the Trumps, informs Jr. that Russian agents would like to meet, and plan to bring along materials damaging to Hillary Clinton. “This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.”
Of course, you must puzzle out what Jr. meant by this
inscrutable response, “If what you say is true, I love it.”
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