Read the letter the White House's top lawyer sent Rep. Garcia over threats to investigate Trump
Summary
White House counsel William Scharf sent incoming House Oversight Committee chair Robert Garcia a letter warning that planned investigations of President Donald Trump’s administration could exceed constitutional limits and potentially cross into criminal conduct. Garcia rejected the warning, saying Democrats would pursue accountability and would not be deterred.Key Facts
- Scharf sent Garcia a three-page letter on Wednesday.
- The letter accused Democrats of making abusive and capricious threats against Trump and members of his administration.
- Scharf said congressional investigations must remain within constitutional limits.
- Garcia said “Lawyer up” on election night after projections showed Democrats would control the House in the incoming Congress.
- Garcia said voters had given Democrats a mandate to investigate the Trump administration.
- Garcia cited rising household costs and the contrast with the Trump family’s wealth as issues for Democrats to address.
- Garcia said he would not be deterred by what he called baseless threats from the Justice Department or the president’s lawyers.
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