Berman says he won't step down. This is getting interesting

[macwriter]

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/politics/southern-district-of-new-york-geoffrey-berman-jay-clayton/index.html

Washington (CNN)Geoffrey Berman, the powerful US attorney for the Southern District of New York who has investigated a number of associates with ties to President Donald Trump, said he will not leave his post shortly after the Department of Justice announced late Friday night he was stepping down.

In an extraordinary statement, Berman said he learned of his exit from a press release.
"I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position, to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. I will step down when a presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate," Berman said. "Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption."

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Jeremy Bash on 11th Hour speculates that Berman has investigations into Trump and Barr moved to stop them by trying to replace Berman.

[Midnight Writer]

1. I'm going to place a bet that Berman is a man who knows his rights and knows the law.

[Cha]

2. Yes, I like Geoffrey Berman!

[Phoenix61]

3. WooHoo! Go Berman!

Can’t believe they thought he’d quietly shuffle off.

[PufPuf23]

4. Berman is a true hero. nt

[Alex4Martinez]

5. K&R (nt)

[Gothmog]

6. This will be fun to watch

Berman has not stepped down and trump cannot replace him unless he resigns

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Dirty Socialist]

7. A simple statement is needed from Dems

“Keep Berman or we will impeach”

[Mike 03]

8. This is extraordinary.

Kicking

[sunonmars]

9. What can Berman do to protect, pass info to State AG? Can Gov Cumo do anything?

I'm not versed on this at all.

[smirkymonkey]

10. K&R

[Lucinda]

11. Excellent!