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Today Senate Republicans have scheduled the first procedural vote on the nomination of Brian Benczkowski to head the DOJ Criminal Division. Mr. Benczkowski is the wrong person for this job.
Benczkowski has no prosecutorial experience. He showed poor judgment by choosing to represent Russia’s Alfa Bank while he was seeking a DOJ job despite reports that Alfa was under criminal investigation. He won’t commit to recuse himself from Russia-related matters if confirmed.
Will Senate Republicans simply rubber stamp this nomination? The Benczkowski vote could mark a pivotal moment in the Russia investigation. The warning signs are clear. Read my letter here:
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TODAY @SenateGOP is quietly pushing a vote on Brian Benczkowski to head the DOJ Criminal Division. This vote will have MAJOR implications on the investigation into Russian meddling with the Trump campaign and our elections.
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Brian Benczkowski represented Russia’s Alfa Bank and was a top staffer to then-Senator Sessions.

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