Senator Hawley Demands Accountability for DOJ 'Weaponization' and Comey's Testimony
Forbes Breaking NewsNovember 7, 20251 min20,411 views
5 connectionsΒ·7 entities in this videoβCall for Accountability
- π― Senator Hawley asserts that President Trump deserves accountability and calls for a special prosecutor to investigate all aspects of DOJ weaponization.
- βοΈ He specifically names James Comey and Merrick Garland, stating they should be put under oath and face congressional hearings.
- ποΈ Hawley believes that if laws were broken by these individuals, they should be prosecuted.
Comey's Testimony and Legal Recourse
- π€₯ Hawley recounts James Comey's testimony before Congress, where Comey allegedly lied about leaking classified information and speaking to the press.
- π‘ He emphasizes that Comey's denial of leaking information is known to be a lie, necessitating accountability.
- π° Regarding President Trump's request for $230 million in legal bill reimbursement, Hawley suggests the President consider filing civil lawsuits against those who knowingly went after him and broke laws.
Precedent and Transparency
- π« Hawley acknowledges that a president taking such a payment may not have a direct precedent.
- π However, he reiterates that investigations, prosecutions, and transparency are the best paths to achieving accountability.
- π€ He suggests that the President, being skilled at holding people accountable, could utilize the open courthouse doors to recover funds.
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DOJ WeaponizationJames ComeyMerrick GarlandAccountabilitySpecial ProsecutorCongressional HearingsProsecutionLying to CongressClassified InformationCivil LawsuitsLegal BillsTransparencyDonald Trump
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