Senate on a dinner break now. Cruz tangling with reporters at the TV cameras. Asked about Bolton, Cruz talks mainly about Hunter Biden.
Cruz: "In my view, additional witnesses are not necessary" but Cruz says the most important witness is Hunter Biden.
On Bolton, "I don't believe the testimony is necessary."
On Bolton, "I don't believe the testimony is necessary."
Sen Mike Braun R-IN as a 1-for-1, or 2-for-2 witness deal is possible
Sen John Barrasso R-WY says no decision will be made on witnesses until Friday. Barrasso and reporters spent a good amount of time talking over each other at the stakeout.
Sen Joni Ernst R-IA says the House managers have thrown the Constitution on the ground and driven a bus over it
Ernst: The Democrats can't stand Trump.
Q: So would you like to hear witnesses?
Ernst: The White House Counsel has shredded the House case.
Q: So would you like to hear witnesses?
Ernst: The White House Counsel has shredded the House case.
Sen Mike Braun R-IN: The last hour was the 'crux' of the impeachment trial.
