I took a close look at Richard Burr's "defense" in the insider-trading scandal.
His defense *indicts Trump.*
Burr cites a Trump/admin briefing supposedly showing officials warning the public. It actually shows them *downplaying* the threat!
New piece:
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
His defense *indicts Trump.*
Burr cites a Trump/admin briefing supposedly showing officials warning the public. It actually shows them *downplaying* the threat!
New piece:
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
Here's the key point.
This scandal goes far beyond just the stock sales.
It opens up a vast new line of inquiry:
What were lawmakers privately told by Trump officials about just how bad this was going to get?
And when were they told it?
More here:
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
This scandal goes far beyond just the stock sales.
It opens up a vast new line of inquiry:
What were lawmakers privately told by Trump officials about just how bad this was going to get?
And when were they told it?
More here:
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
And one more really important angle here:
This scandal dramatically illustrates the need for new reforms.
Progressives have long pushed for a ban on members of congress owning stock.
This Richard Burr scandal shows why:
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
This scandal dramatically illustrates the need for new reforms.
Progressives have long pushed for a ban on members of congress owning stock.
This Richard Burr scandal shows why:
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
