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‘I am prepared to testify’ in the impeachment trial, Trump’s former national security adviser says – follow the latest live updates‘I am prepared to testify’ in the impeachment trial, Trump’s former national security adviser says – follow the latest live updates
With the news of John Bolton’s willingness to testify, it appears probable that Nancy Pelosi will further delay transmitting the articles of impeachment to the Senate, although one of her aides said the House speaker had not decided on a timeline.
Before Bolton released his statement, most Capitol Hill reporters were predicting Pelosi would transmit the articles at some point this week, but that no longer seems likely.
John Bolton’s willigness to testfiy in the impeachment trial if subpoenaed could give Democrats more leverage over the parameters of the Senate proceedings, after it seemed House speaker Nancy Pelosi would have to trasmit the articles without any agreement on witnesses.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi has issued a statement about John Bolton’s willingness to testify in a Senate impeachment trial, echoing Chuck Schumer’s argument that Republicans would be enabling a “cover-up” if they did not call Trump’s former national security adviser to testify.
Adam Schiff, the Democratic chairman of the House intelligence committee, similarly said the Senate should call Bolton and other White House officials, including acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, to testify.
House Democrats previously tried to get Bolton to testify during their impeachment hearings, but they backed off from a potential subpoena after the former official signaled he would join a lawsuit seeking a judge’s ruling on whether to comply with a congressional subpoena or the White House guidance not to cooperate with the investigation.
Chuck Schumer is out with a statement about John Bolton’s willingness to testify in the impeachment trial if subpoenaed by the Senate, heralding what he calls “momentum for uncovering the truth in a Senate trial” and adding:Chuck Schumer is out with a statement about John Bolton’s willingness to testify in the impeachment trial if subpoenaed by the Senate, heralding what he calls “momentum for uncovering the truth in a Senate trial” and adding:
Schumer also mentions, again, the need for four Republicans to support bringing Bolton and the other witnesses Democrats want into the Senate trial.Schumer also mentions, again, the need for four Republicans to support bringing Bolton and the other witnesses Democrats want into the Senate trial.
The other witnesses Democrats want for Trump’s impeachment trial are acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Michael Duffey, associate director of national security programs at the Office of Management and Budget, and Robert Blair, assistant to the president and senior adviser to Mulvaney.The other witnesses Democrats want for Trump’s impeachment trial are acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Michael Duffey, associate director of national security programs at the Office of Management and Budget, and Robert Blair, assistant to the president and senior adviser to Mulvaney.
Here’s our report from the day Mulvaney admitted there was a quid pro quo for military aid to Ukraine and memorably told reporters to “get over it”:Here’s our report from the day Mulvaney admitted there was a quid pro quo for military aid to Ukraine and memorably told reporters to “get over it”:
Choice quote: “But that’s it. That’s why we held up the money … I have news for everybody. Get over it. There is going to be political influence in foreign policy. Elections have consequences.”Choice quote: “But that’s it. That’s why we held up the money … I have news for everybody. Get over it. There is going to be political influence in foreign policy. Elections have consequences.”
And here’s part of his statement issued later the same day: “Let me be clear, there was absolutely no quid pro quo between Ukrainian military aid and any investigation into the 2016 election.”And here’s part of his statement issued later the same day: “Let me be clear, there was absolutely no quid pro quo between Ukrainian military aid and any investigation into the 2016 election.”
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, said he would testify in the impeachment trial if he were subpoenaed by the Senate, but issuing a subpoena would require a majority level of support in the Republican-controlled chamber.John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, said he would testify in the impeachment trial if he were subpoenaed by the Senate, but issuing a subpoena would require a majority level of support in the Republican-controlled chamber.
Trump insited Iran “WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON” as fears mount about fallout from the killing of Iranian general Qassem Suleimani.Trump insited Iran “WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON” as fears mount about fallout from the killing of Iranian general Qassem Suleimani.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro endorsed Elizabeth Warren’s White House bid, just days after suspending his own campaign.Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro endorsed Elizabeth Warren’s White House bid, just days after suspending his own campaign.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Following the news of John Bolton’s willingness to testify in a Senate impeachment trial, a senior House Democratic aide touted speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to delay the transmission of the articles of impeachment to the Senate.Following the news of John Bolton’s willingness to testify in a Senate impeachment trial, a senior House Democratic aide touted speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to delay the transmission of the articles of impeachment to the Senate.
Some Republicans have criticized Pelosi for delaying the articles’ transmission, arguing it disproves Democrats’ claims that they needed to advance the inquiry quickly because of the “urgent” nature of the accusations stemming from the Ukraine controversy.Some Republicans have criticized Pelosi for delaying the articles’ transmission, arguing it disproves Democrats’ claims that they needed to advance the inquiry quickly because of the “urgent” nature of the accusations stemming from the Ukraine controversy.
John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, reportedly gave Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell advance notice about his statement saying he would testify in an impeachment trial if subpoenaed.John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, reportedly gave Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell advance notice about his statement saying he would testify in an impeachment trial if subpoenaed.
It appears John Bolton is currently dodging questions about whether he would comply with a House subpoena seeking his testimony related to the Ukraine controversy.It appears John Bolton is currently dodging questions about whether he would comply with a House subpoena seeking his testimony related to the Ukraine controversy.
Trump’s former national security adviser said he would testify in the Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed, but it’s unclear whether Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer can attract enough Republican support to get a subpoena approved.Trump’s former national security adviser said he would testify in the Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed, but it’s unclear whether Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer can attract enough Republican support to get a subpoena approved.
After John Bolton issued a statement saying he would testify in the impeachment trial if the Senate issues a subpoena, some commentators wondered if Trump’s former national security adviser would similarly comply with a subpoena from the Democratic-controlled House.After John Bolton issued a statement saying he would testify in the impeachment trial if the Senate issues a subpoena, some commentators wondered if Trump’s former national security adviser would similarly comply with a subpoena from the Democratic-controlled House.
The House previously sought Bolton’s testimony, but the former official did not appear before lawmakers at the time, citing an ongoing lawsuit seeking a judge’s ruling on whether to comply with a congressional subpoena or the White House guidance not to cooperate with the investigation.The House previously sought Bolton’s testimony, but the former official did not appear before lawmakers at the time, citing an ongoing lawsuit seeking a judge’s ruling on whether to comply with a congressional subpoena or the White House guidance not to cooperate with the investigation.
It’s important to note that John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, is only saying he will testify if the Republican-controlled Senate issues a subpoena.It’s important to note that John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, is only saying he will testify if the Republican-controlled Senate issues a subpoena.
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has called for a handful of Trump administration officials, including Bolton, to testify, but he would need four Republicans to sign on to his request to have it approved.Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has called for a handful of Trump administration officials, including Bolton, to testify, but he would need four Republicans to sign on to his request to have it approved.
“I hope, pray, and believe there’s a decent chance that four Republicans will join us. If they do, we will have a fair trial,” Schumer said yesterday.“I hope, pray, and believe there’s a decent chance that four Republicans will join us. If they do, we will have a fair trial,” Schumer said yesterday.
John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, has confirmed he intends to testify in the Senate impeachment trial if he is subpoenaed.John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, has confirmed he intends to testify in the Senate impeachment trial if he is subpoenaed.
In a statement explaining his new position, Bolton noted that he previously joined a lawsuit seeking a judge’s ruling on whether to comply with a congressional subpoena or the White House’s guidance not to cooperate with the House impeachment inquiry.In a statement explaining his new position, Bolton noted that he previously joined a lawsuit seeking a judge’s ruling on whether to comply with a congressional subpoena or the White House’s guidance not to cooperate with the House impeachment inquiry.
“The House has concluded its Constitutional responsibility by adopting Articles of Impeachment related to the Ukraine matter. It now falls to the Senate to fulfill its Constitutional obligation to try impeachments, and it does not appear possible that a final judicial resolution of the still-unanswered Constitutional questions can be obtained before the Senate acts,” Bolton said in the statement.“The House has concluded its Constitutional responsibility by adopting Articles of Impeachment related to the Ukraine matter. It now falls to the Senate to fulfill its Constitutional obligation to try impeachments, and it does not appear possible that a final judicial resolution of the still-unanswered Constitutional questions can be obtained before the Senate acts,” Bolton said in the statement.
“Accordingly, since my testimony is once again at issue, I have had to resolve the serious competing issues as best I could, based on careful consideration and study. I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify.”“Accordingly, since my testimony is once again at issue, I have had to resolve the serious competing issues as best I could, based on careful consideration and study. I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify.”
John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, has reportedly said he would testify in a Senate impeachment trial if he were subpoenaed.John Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, has reportedly said he would testify in a Senate impeachment trial if he were subpoenaed.
Bolton is one of four Trump administration officials that Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer listed as potential witnesses for the trial, but it’s unclear whether enough Republicans will sign on to Schumer’s request to get it approved.Bolton is one of four Trump administration officials that Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer listed as potential witnesses for the trial, but it’s unclear whether enough Republicans will sign on to Schumer’s request to get it approved.
Bolton reportedly criticized other administration officials, including acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and US ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, for getting involved in efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.Bolton reportedly criticized other administration officials, including acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and US ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, for getting involved in efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.
The department of defense and the state department reportedly plan to brief members of Congress Wednesday on the drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani.The department of defense and the state department reportedly plan to brief members of Congress Wednesday on the drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani.
After news of the strike broke, Democratic leaders in Congress complained that they were not given advance notice of the strike.After news of the strike broke, Democratic leaders in Congress complained that they were not given advance notice of the strike.
Even members of the “Gang of Eight,” the group of lawmakers who are supposed to be regularly briefed on classified intelligence matters, do not appear to have received information about the strike before it occurred.Even members of the “Gang of Eight,” the group of lawmakers who are supposed to be regularly briefed on classified intelligence matters, do not appear to have received information about the strike before it occurred.