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On the recordJune 18, 2019
The White House pleaded a non-existent absolute immunity and that will not stay.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Jerry Nadler expressed outrage over Hope Hicks' refusal to answer questions, highlighting the White House's claim of absolute immunity.

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