House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff expressed his interest Monday in seeing open hearings on President Trump’s decision to assassinate Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. In the same Washington Post interview, Schiff also expressed skepticism that Trump’s order had the united backing of his administration.
Since the information that was given to Congress was classified, I wonder if Schiff can de-classify it? I have to wonder who would testify at these hearings if he held them.
This whole process could be enlightening, but enraging at the same time.
Bravo to Adam Schiff for defending and carrying out his Constitutional duties which he swore to uphold. Somebody’s gotta do it!!
Schiff: “I think that was an impulsive judgment made by the president.”
No! Unpossible!
My guess is the principal adviser promoting this killing is named Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud.
It’s a lot of seat…
Cool, calm and collected military strategist Cadet Toadglans mit Bone Spurs impulsive?
Perish the thought, Adam. Are you forgetting he “knows more than the generals”?
Pompeo has been gunning for this guy for a decade.
Maybe we can drag this on for 8 months. Trump’s Benghazi.
I don’t mind a hearing, but only if run by the adults in the room.
We already know this was one of Pompeo’s and Pence’s pet projects. And DoD probably objected until yesman Esper came on board.
But there’s no way President “I won’t give you any documents, witnesses, or even acknowledge you exist” will cooperate.
Really, this is pretty milquetoast. (Also the “he orchestrated the killing of thousands of people” thing is problematic when you’re talking about a general in a country’s armed forces. That’s what military officers do.)
And when Trump forbids any testimony, what then?
Have there been any other kind?
(Other than the decisions to hide everything … but, that’s as much instinct as it is decision.)
“Schiff accused Trump of “making decisions by the [very ample] seat of his pants while he’s on vacation in Mar-a-Lago.”
A little editing and it’s so much better. Otherwise, a good effort Mr. Chairman.
More impeachment articles?
And on and on until November.
Perhaps the Constitution needs some edits. The balance of powers resembles a stalemated game of chess on the Titanic.
HPSCI can conduct hearings on the (lack of) intelligence supporting the strike. Foreign Affairs can conduct hearings on how the strike affects relations with our allies and adversaries. Armed Services can conduct hearings on how this boneheaded adventure originated and was executed. Oversight can conduct hearings on just about all of the above too.
Well, they’re very big decisions.
Depends?
Trump is too big for his britches, and too small for his tie.