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BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD
January 25, 2018 01:07 PM
Updated January 25, 2018 11:09 AM
What, pray tell, does Rep. Devin Nunes think hes doing by waving around a secret memo attacking the FBI, the nations premier law enforcement agency? He certainly isnt representing his Central Valley constituents or Californians, who care much more about health care, jobs and, yes, protecting Dreamers than about the latest conspiracy theory.
Instead, hes doing dirty work for House Republican leaders trying to protect President Donald Trump in the Russia investigation. Its no accident that this latest attempt to discredit the FBI and distract the public is happening at the same time special counsel Robert Muellers probe appears to be picking up steam and focusing on possible obstruction of justice by the president.
Reports this week say that Muellers team has interviewed former FBI Director James Comey fired by Trump over the Russia probe and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who recused himself from the investigation. Reports also say that Mueller wants to soon interview Trump about the dismissal of Comey, as well as the firing of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with investigators.
Trump said Wednesday hes willing to talk to Mueller under oath, subject to advice from his lawyers, of course. But he also suggested hes being accused of obstruction because hes fighting back against unfair allegations of collusion between his campaign and Russia.
Nunes of Tulare is sheltered in a relatively safe Republican district, and may believe he will pay no political price for unfairly attacking law enforcement and protecting Trump. But his performance as chairman of the highly sensitive House Intelligence Committee has been nothing short of embarrassing.
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lindysalsagal
(20,692 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,444 posts)Gothmog
(145,317 posts)bluestarone
(16,976 posts)Augiedog
(2,548 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,444 posts)and Nunes' connection is at the top, evidenced by his bizarre clandestine midnight foray to the White House back in March.
Patience, grasshopper.
BobTheSubgenius
(11,564 posts)Stand on deck with guns blazing, even as the water is lapping against your ankles. Good career move. and a solid plan for your future past politics.
SWBTATTReg
(22,133 posts)Nothing less. He thinks along w/ other repugs that they are the untouchables, but come later this year, everything will change w/ all of our work and efforts to get more of the representatives we want in Congress and not those like the ilk of Nunes...
Mr. Ected
(9,670 posts)Make no mistake: Nunes' moves are orchestrated from above. He's not a rogue actor, or the powers that be would have demanded an end to it. This is a veritable Republican conspiracy, and Trump is only the tip of the iceberg.