Kudos to Merick Garland's Justice Department

[malaise]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/27/trump-officials-testify-us-capitol-attack-house-doj

Former Trump administration officials can testify to Congress about Donald Trump’s role in the deadly January attack on the Capitol and his efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 election, the justice department (DoJ) has said in a letter obtained by the Guardian.

The move by the justice department declined to assert executive privilege for Trump’s acting attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen, clearing the path for other top former officials to also testify to congressional committees investigating the Capitol attack without fear of repercussions.

The justice department authorised witnesses to appear specifically before the two committees. But a DoJ official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said they expected that approval to extend to the 6 January select committee that began proceedings on Tuesday.

Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House select committee, told the Guardian in a recent interview that he would investigate both Trump and anyone who communicated with the former president on 6 January, raising the prospect of depositions with an array of Trump officials.

Rosen and Trump administration witnesses can give “unrestricted testimony” to the Senate judiciary and House oversight committees, which are scrutinising the attempt by the Trump White House to stop Congress certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 election win, the letter said.

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[bucolic_frolic]

1. The acting acting acting department heads were stooges stooges stooges

and should be made to testify because they were plants and not really acting in the best interest of the public.

[malaise]

2. Subpoenas are coming

Watch this space

[calimary]

4. They better be.

I hope the DOJ earns an A. For Accountability.

[dflprincess]

6. But will they be ignored?

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And if they are, will there be charges this time?

[wnylib]

8. Yes and yes.

I expect that Trump will make up some quai-legal reason why they shouldn't testify. He will whine in public and threaten in private. He will try to intimidate witnesses. Some will try refusing the subpoenas. They will be warned of the consequences and will face them if they persist.

I think that some might even go into hiding to avoid being brought in. Others will just clam up with comments like, "I don't remember." Or, "So and So handled that."

They will resist. Some will probably be caught in lies. The committee will pursue them. There will be consequences.

Trump and his Congressional traitors will seek donations to defend their "rights."

[Blue Owl]

3. K&R

[gab13by13]

5. Subpoenas are still going to be challenged,

in court, but now the DOJ will back the select committee in court.

[wnylib]

9. SC has already ruled that Congress

has the authority to conduct investigations, subpoena witnesses, and penalize those who refuse.

[malaise]

10. THIS

[malaise]

11. THIS

[Joinfortmill]

7. Interesting days ahead.

[CrispyQ]

12. More DOJ activity posted here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=15672281

[malaise]

15. Thanks

[spanone]

13. K&R