On the recordJuly 19, 2023
the Republican Members of this Committee have also followed the shameful example set by the former President in targeting the independent Federal law enforcement personnel
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congress.govthe Republican Members of this Committee have also followed the shameful example set by the former President in targeting the independent Federal law enforcement personnel
Lynch accuses Republicans of attacking law enforcement for holding Trump accountable.
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