Ranking Member Thompson Statement on the Trump Administration Baselessly Targeting Congresswoman McIver
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on Donald Trump and his minions baselessly charging Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ):
“The Trump administration charging Congresswoman McIver for conducting her lawful oversight duties is purely political and is the true weaponization of government by a Felon President and his cabal of minions always at the ready to do his bidding.
“This is just another attempt to distract from their horrific agenda as they try to take healthcare away from millions and give tax cuts to billionaires in the dark of night. This is just another attempt to distract from the fact that Trump is polling in the toilet on every issue. This is just another attempt to distract from the fact that Trump has been stopped by court after court. We will not let them succeed. Not on our watch.
“They think they can intimidate her – and us – from conducting critical oversight of their horrific and lawless administration, but we will not let them. We know this administration’s lies are incessant and it cannot be trusted. While Republicans are completely AWOL in their oversight responsibilities, it is clear this administration needs more oversight – not less. Democrats know that Trump continuing to subvert any form of oversight puts our democracy at direct risk.
“As I said last week, I stand by Congresswoman McIver and I continue to give her my complete support. I will join my colleagues in helping her fight these baseless charges.”
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