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kentuck

(113,888 posts)
Sat May 24, 2025, 10:21 AM May 24

Every elected official willing to break the law must be held accountable

Perhaps they think Donald Trump will be there forever to give them a pardon?

But they must be held accountable. If not by their voters, then by a newly elected Congress. They should be subpoenaed to appear before an Oversight Committee to explain their roles in the most unlawful and corrupt acts of our nations history.

They will answer for their part in the crimes against our nation and our Constitution.

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Every elected official willing to break the law must be held accountable (Original Post) kentuck May 24 OP
Have you forgotten the J6 hearings? Fiendish Thingy May 24 #1
I remember Merrick Garland... kentuck May 24 #2
But your post was about congressional hearing to hold criminal politicians accountable Fiendish Thingy May 24 #3
Congressional hearings would only be for the public good and understanding... kentuck May 24 #5
Unfortunately, a few Dems have also been involved with insider trading. Fiendish Thingy May 24 #6
"Any elected official..." kentuck May 24 #7
Totally agree, every damn one of them. republianmushroom May 24 #4

Fiendish Thingy

(19,416 posts)
1. Have you forgotten the J6 hearings?
Sat May 24, 2025, 10:48 AM
May 24

Dozens of republican representatives were subpoenaed to appear in front of the committee, and none did, with zero consequences.

Fiendish Thingy

(19,416 posts)
3. But your post was about congressional hearing to hold criminal politicians accountable
Sat May 24, 2025, 11:24 AM
May 24

I’m just reminding you how that went in the past.

DOJ is not responsible for enforcing congressional subpoenas.

Merrick Garland was not the villain of that story.

With the exception of Peter Navarro, nobody ignored a Federal grand jury subpoena. (Many, however, invoked executive privilege, and when that was overruled, took the fifth)

kentuck

(113,888 posts)
5. Congressional hearings would only be for the public good and understanding...
Sat May 24, 2025, 12:34 PM
May 24

If they are no longer in Congress, they can be subpoenaed.

One way or another, they will be held accountable. Many of them are guilty of corruption and crimes involving illegal transactions with money, such as inside information with their stocks.

Fiendish Thingy

(19,416 posts)
6. Unfortunately, a few Dems have also been involved with insider trading.
Sat May 24, 2025, 12:43 PM
May 24

We agree, if there is evidence of crimes, DOJ should investigate and prosecute any and all politicians involved.

Starting January 20, 2029.

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