Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Dec 3, 2018, 02:46 PM Dec 2018

George Conway Cites Obstruction of Justice and Witness Tampering Statutes in Response to Trump Tweet



by Aidan McLaughlin | Dec 3rd, 2018, 11:46 am

George Conway, husband of White House counselor Kellyanne, had an interesting reaction to President Donald Trump‘s tweet commending Roger Stone for refusing to testify against him as part of the special counsel investigation. Trump applauded Stone, his longtime adviser, and ripped Robert Mueller in a tweet Monday:




Conway’s response was terse:




18 U.S. Code § 1503 and 1512, as Twitter users have helpfully pointed out, are obstruction of justice and witness tampering statutes.

Former acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal agreed:




more
https://www.mediaite.com/online/george-conway-reacts-to-trumps-latest-mueller-tweet-by-citing-witness-tampering-statute/
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
George Conway Cites Obstruction of Justice and Witness Tampering Statutes in Response to Trump Tweet (Original Post) DonViejo Dec 2018 OP
Why doesn't he just come straight out with "like they say, dirty rat-fink snitches get stitches!" mr_lebowski Dec 2018 #1
Preach, George! MFGsunny Dec 2018 #2
 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
1. Why doesn't he just come straight out with "like they say, dirty rat-fink snitches get stitches!"
Mon Dec 3, 2018, 02:57 PM
Dec 2018

His vile, knuckle-dragging cult members would LOVE IT, after all.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»George Conway Cites Obstr...