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It's weird how the White House has been in a long war against leakers and "deep state infiltrators"
But when Democrats really need some documents pertinent to an investigation, and not only does the White House obstruct and stonewall, but the leakers suddenly stop leaking as well...
In November, the American people voted overwhelmingly to put Democrats in charge of the House of Representatives to start serving as a truly independent check and balance on the executive branch. Since then, President Trump and his allies have complained of “Presidential Harassment,” decrying Democrats for having the audacity to request documents and witnesses to fulfill our constitutional responsibilities.
The problem is that the White House is engaged in an unprecedented level of stonewalling, delay and obstruction.
I serve as chairman of the Oversight and Reform Committee, the primary investigative body in the House of Representatives. I have sent 12 letters to the White House on a half-dozen topics — some routine and some relating to our core national security interests. In response, the White House has refused to hand over any documents or produce any witnesses for interviews.
Let me underscore that point: The White House has not turned over a single piece of paper to our committee or made a single official available for testimony during the 116th Congress.
-Representative Elijah Cummings
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016228831
The problem is that the White House is engaged in an unprecedented level of stonewalling, delay and obstruction.
I serve as chairman of the Oversight and Reform Committee, the primary investigative body in the House of Representatives. I have sent 12 letters to the White House on a half-dozen topics — some routine and some relating to our core national security interests. In response, the White House has refused to hand over any documents or produce any witnesses for interviews.
Let me underscore that point: The White House has not turned over a single piece of paper to our committee or made a single official available for testimony during the 116th Congress.
-Representative Elijah Cummings
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016228831
The Trump administration has been in a very public battle with it's "leak problem" since day one, but then Democrats get the majority in the House and get real investigative power, and suddenly the leaks... stop.
Why do you think that is?
Maybe we should help the White House out with it's leak problem, yes?
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Trump is prosecuted AFTER leaving office. 
