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Benczkowski represented a Putin-linked Russian bank under investigation for its connections to the Trump Org. Senators are about to vote on his nomination to head the DOJ’s Criminal Division, which could undermine the integrity of the Mueller probe. ACT👇🏽theloyalopposition.net/daily-ctas/urg…
Brian Benczkowski is the most dangerous Trump nomination you’ve never heard of. If the #TrumpRussia investigation has at times seemed like a twisty spy novel, we're about to enter a disturbing new chapter... unless we act fast. Call your senators and urge them not to confirm him:
Benczkowski’s longstanding ties to Jeff Sessions raises another red flag. If confirmed, he could jeopardize the the terms of Sessions’ recusal from the Mueller probe. And, if confirmed as Acting AG, he could be in a position to limit, hinder, or even shut down the investigation.
It's clear that Benczkowski is the wrong person to head the Justice Department's Criminal Division. His lack of qualifications, connections to Russia through Alfa Bank, and ties to Attorney General Jeff Sessions are simply too many red flags to overlook. citizenvox.org/2018/07/11/the…
UPDATE: Brian Benczkowski was confirmed by the Senate last night. Senators overlooked his:

-Lack of qualifications

-Representation of a Russian bank connected to the Trump Org

-Ties to Sessions, which could jeopardize the the terms of Sessions’ recusal from the Mueller probe
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