House Dems Urge Trump To Oust Gorka Over Ties To Far-Right Hungarian Groups
Source: Talking Points Memo
By ALLEGRA KIRKLAND Published MAY 2, 2017 2:22 PM
Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday sought to capitalize on a flood of reports suggesting that White House staffer Sebastian Gorka may soon be reports out, urging President Donald Trump to get rid of his self-styled counterterrorism guru immediately.
“Based on recent revelations about Mr. Gorka’s public support for and membership in several anti-Semitic and racist groups in Hungary, he is clearly unfit to serve in any position of responsibility in your Administration,” read a letter signed by 55 Democratic members of the House.
“We urge you to fire him immediately, and to make clear that you condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and intolerance within our country and abroad,” they added.
Brought into the administration to advise Trump on counterterrorism issues, Gorka’s tenure has been hamstrung by his reported inability to secure a security clearance, thin resume for handling national security issues and links to Hungarian far-right groups.
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