Senator Slams Intel Chiefs For Refusing To Talk Trump, Demands Legal Basis

[deminks]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/angus-king-contentious-intelligence-committee-hearing-trump-russia?utm_content=buffereb33a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

A Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Wednesday morning devolved into a heated back and forth between Democratic senators and the leaders of the NSA, FBI and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, after those intelligence community chiefs refused to comment on reports that the Trump administration has repeatedly attempted to interfere in the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential collusion with the Trump campaign.

Nearly two hours into the hearing, Sen. Angus King (I-ME), who caucuses with the Democrats, challenged FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe, NSA Director Michael Rogers and Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats for refusing to answer to the committee tasked with overseeing their agencies.

“I would like a legal justification for your refusal to answer,” King said. “Why are you not answering these questions?”

“Is there an invocation of executive privilege?” King added, referring to the possibility that Trump would attempt to stop them from testifying by claiming their conversations are legally protected from disclosure.

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Rogers answered that he “feel[s] it’s inappropriate” to reveal details of his private conversations with the president and with Comey in an open hearing.

“What you feel isn’t relevant, admiral,” King fumed. “What you feel isn’t the answer.”

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So, did the presinut invoke Executive Privilege for these two who are still employees and didn't announce it? It isn't on Twitter last I checked.

[Wellstone ruled]

1. These Boy's know their

jobs are about to go away.