I hope that they recognize the seriousness of this, because this June 9th meeting is a cornerstone piece of our investigation and what the president knew, what Donald Trump as a candidate knew at the time is critically important for us.
Eric Swalwell
The Public Record
If he's talking to his father and they're trying to get their stories straight, that's not recognized as a privilege.
To hide behind a made-up privilege sets us back in what we need to tell the American people.
We believe we're on solid legal standing here that if he is there under subpoena, he would have to be -- he would be ordered to answer the question.
Actually, Donald Trump Jr. can actually just waive the privilege if he was forthcoming and wanted to clear the air.
This falls in line with others who have casually exerted privileges. Jeff sessions cites a long-standing Department of Justice privilege, which is not found in the law, that he couldn't tell us what he says to Donald Trump and Roger Stone…
Certainly relevant because of prior reports as well with her role in the firing of James Comey.
It's usually when you're seeking to protect somebody, that's when you don't answer a direct question.





