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In reply to the discussion: Just heard CNN panelist say that unless the J6 hearings result [View all]rsdsharp
(9,165 posts)Im not familiar with that as a term of art. Did they mean due process? The 5th amendment provides, in pertinent part: nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
What process is due? This is not a criminal proceeding. This committee has no power to deprive anyone of anything. Im certain all the witnesses were afforded the right to counsel if they so chose; Eastman certainly did. None of the witnesses can be compelled to incriminate themselves. Virtually all of the witnesses, to date, have been Republicans. Im sure they would welcome Trumps testimony (not to be confused with a monologue).
I know these werent your thoughts, but the argument put forth by these yahoos is basically, Theyre saying bad things about Trump! Make it stop!