The texts from Ms. Berchem do not appear relevant or contradictory to Judge Kavanaugh’s testimony. This appears to be another last-ditch effort to derail the nomination with baseless innuendo by Democrats who have already decided to vote no. 1/6
Shortly before Friday’s committee meeting began, Senator Blumenthal’s office forwarded ten emails to the Chairman’s office originally from Ms. Berchem. They were immediately passed to Chairman Grassley’s oversight and investigations team for review. 2/6
Committee investigators advised Senator Blumenthal’s staff that they could contact the FBI to pass along that information if they thought it was necessary. Whether Senator Blumenthal’s staff chose to do that was up to them. 3/6
Separately, it just doesn't make sense to refer conversations between old classmates about a news story to the FBI—and Sen. Blumenthal certainly knows that. 4/6
It seems perfectly sensible and predictable for Judge Kavanaugh’s associates to engage with Yale friends about rumors given the numerous unsubstantiated allegations that have been picked up by media throughout this process. 5/6
In the texts, there’s no suggestion that Judge Kavanaugh made any effort to conceal anything or press anyone to say something untrue. This is just the latest ridiculous attempt to smear Judge Kavanaugh's good name. 6/6
