Senator Chuck Grassley on Trump's Targeting and Government Accountability

Kavanaugh Hearing Obstruction

• 🏛️ Democrats attempted to adjourn the Kavanaugh hearing multiple times, consuming several hours of the scheduled proceedings.
• 🗣️ Senator Grassley chose to let them speak, believing it was more efficient than trying to silence them.

Accusations and Lack of Accountability

• ⚖️ Following the hearing, Democrats pursued personal character attacks against Kavanaugh, leading to numerous accusations.
• 🤥 Out of 24 accusations, none were substantiated, and four individuals were referred to the Justice Department for lying under oath.
• 🚫 Despite referrals for perjury, no prosecutions occurred, highlighting a lack of accountability in Washington.

Trump's Perceived Mistreatment

• 🎯 Grassley asserts that Donald Trump has been targeted since announcing his candidacy, citing a Democratic senator's prediction of Trump's removal by September 2017.
• 📜 The senator emphasizes his goal is to ensure public knowledge of how Trump has been mistreated, regardless of potential prosecutions.
• 🚀 Trump is seen as a threat to the status quo, which is why efforts were made to prevent his presidency and remove him from office.

Government Transparency and Accountability

• 🔍 Grassley believes that increased government transparency, even without prosecutions, can lead to accountability and discourage future misconduct.
• 🤝 He notes significant cooperation in the second Trump administration for obtaining information, despite past efforts to undermine Trump.

Contrasting Investigations: Clinton vs. Trump

• 📁 The FBI and DOJ are accused of weaponizing their powers against Trump, while similar actions were allegedly used to cover up for Hillary Clinton's email misdeeds.
• 🚫 In Clinton's case, the FBI allegedly failed to investigate her misuse of a private server, with the goal of ensuring her election.
• 🕵️ Recent releases of information prove the FBI's failure to do its job in the Clinton email investigation, acting as a cover-up.

Personal Values and Public Service

• 🧑‍🌾 Grassley reflects on his upbringing on a farm, instilling an appreciation for labor and a desire to serve the American people.
• 🇺🇸 He aims to uphold the principles of checks and balances and pass on a better country to future generations.
• 💍 He shares a personal anecdote about his 70-year marriage to Barbara, crediting her support for his career in the Senate.