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32. Maybe more than we realize

Fri Sep 24, 2021, 10:22 AM

Sep 2021

I suspect that both Meadows and Scavino will try really hard to invoke EP, but as been said, that may be quickly resolved. If they take the 5th, then from a public opinion standpoint, it will be very telling.

Neither Bannon or Patel can make any EP claims, and (making a big assumption) they don't claim 5th Amendment rights, I would suspect testimony from Bannon would provide evidence on how and who funded the event and through what organizations were the plans filtered through.

From Patel, (making the same assumptions from Bannon) could very well lead as to others within the government were involved and in what capacity.

We could easily learn a lot of new information as long as those subpoenaed actually provide testimony.

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Assuming all the subpoenaed witnesses show up and testify... [View all] StarfishSaver Sep 2021 OP

I am not sure anything with testimony, I believe they will take the 5th Bev54 Sep 2021 #1

I suspect the committee will learn it was a waste of time, but I can be cynical. n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #2

I'd say that is quite an assumption. kentuck Sep 2021 #3

This thread isn't for arguing about WHETHER they'll testify StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #4

Assuming they testify... kentuck Sep 2021 #5

It depends StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #6

In my opinion, they are trying to put the evidence together in regards to what the CinC... kentuck Sep 2021 #8

The subpoena was worded perfectly StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #12

I agree that is the right approach for them to take. kentuck Sep 2021 #21

I don't think they're inviting cooperation StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #23

I think they would prefer that witnesses cooperate but... kentuck Sep 2021 #25

There is no executive privilege dweller Sep 2021 #7

There actually is executive privilege for communications he had when he was president. StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #9

Would it not work in this case, because it is a criminal investigation? kentuck Sep 2021 #11

Executive privilege doesn't protect criminal activity StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #13

Right. I do not think Bannon would fall under any executive privilege protection... kentuck Sep 2021 #15

Yes, I agree on all counts StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #16

That would be nice to see. kentuck Sep 2021 #18

Of course... kentuck Sep 2021 #10

They can go to court, but I don't think they can drag it out the way it was done in the Trump yea StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #14

Perhaps that is why we got the statement from the White House, thru the Washington Post... kentuck Sep 2021 #17

Yes, I think ao StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #19

Yeah, it seems it is getting down to the nitty gritty... kentuck Sep 2021 #20

I agree StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #22

Bannon and Patel just plain can't under any theory dsc Sep 2021 #29

Depends DET Sep 2021 #24

I think the White House would prefer not to get involved... kentuck Sep 2021 #26

Asking this as a person that does NOT understand legal issues here. bluestarone Sep 2021 #27

If it were going to happen? kentuck Sep 2021 #28

AGREE! bluestarone Sep 2021 #30

Inherent contempt sounds great but is virtually unworkable in practice StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #31

Could i try one more time while we are addressing this process? bluestarone Sep 2021 #33

Members of Congress can't be arrested on their way to vote or while attending a session StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #34

Well there's that. bluestarone Sep 2021 #35

... StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #36

Maybe more than we realize PRETZEL Sep 2021 #32

Interesting StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #37