White House official defies impeachment subpoena, deepening standoff
CommentMARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKEROctober 28, 2019WASHINGTON — The House will take a vote this week to formalize Democrats' impeachment inquiry amid President Donald Trump's criticism that the probe is"illegitimate." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the step is being taken"to eliminate any doubt" about the process as the administration tries to block witnesses and withhold documents.
Charles Kupperman, who was a deputy to former national security adviser John Bolton, failed to show up for a scheduled closed-door deposition after filing a lawsuit asking a federal court in Washington to rule on whether he was legally required to appear. In a statement, Kupperman said he was awaiting"judicial clarity."
Story continues"We are not willing to allow the White House to engage us in a lengthy game of rope-a-dope in the courts, so we will move forward," Schiff said. Kupperman, his lawyers say, met with and advised Trump on a regular basis and therefore cannot be compelled to testify. Several of the State Department officials have already told lawmakers of their concerns as Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani took charge of Ukrainian policy and as Trump pushed out the U.S. ambassador there.
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