.@RepZoeLofgren provides a history lesson: Even Nixon, whose corrupt coverup basically defines his place in American history, was more compliant with the impeachment investigation than Trump has been.
@RepZoeLofgren It's impossible to ignore the evidence not only of Trump's corrupt intent in ordering witnesses not to comply, but also the effect they had in blocking Congress from learning the full truth of Trump's corrupt scheme.
@RepZoeLofgren Trump's efforts went beyond one blanket order.
His White House individually issued orders to top administration officials not to testify.
His White House individually issued orders to top administration officials not to testify.
@RepZoeLofgren Witness after witness was subpoenaed to testify.
Witness after witness received specific orders to illegally defy Congress's subpoenas.
Witness after witness received specific orders to illegally defy Congress's subpoenas.
@RepZoeLofgren "You don't have to consider high-minded Constitutional principles to understand why this is wrong...By ordering specific government officials to defy congressional subpoenas, Trump forced those officials to choose between submitting to the demands of the boss or break the law."
@RepZoeLofgren "President Trump's orders were clear. They were categorical. They were indiscriminate. And they were wrong. They prevented key government witnesses from testifying. There's no doubt. That is obstruction plain and simple."
