Devin Nunes is at it again. This time, his target is none other than the Attorney General. This is going to be entertaining for a number of reasons. But you knew that, of course.
It seems that, two weeks ago, Nunes sent a letter to Sessions demanding certain information that he can use to buttress his “FISA abuse” investigation. A week later, having not had any response, he upped the stakes with a subpoena. On thursday he received a letter from DoJ telling him to pound sand, explaining that, after consulting with the FBI, the Director of National Intelligence, and the frigging White House, they were unable to comply with his demands.
Today, he appeared on FOX to complain. Because of course he would.
Devin Nunes wants to hold Jeff Sessions in contempt of Congress
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes announced Sunday he's going to push Congress this week to hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt of Congress.
This extreme step is a culmination of the frustration the California Republican explained he's felt in dealing with a Justice Department that had stymied his requests for information, during the panel's government surveillance investigation. In particular the committee has been looking into allegations of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act surveillance abuses by the Justice Department and FBI that led to spying on former Trump campaign aide Carter Page.
Although the letter from DoJ expressed willingness to work something out, Nunes has gone into full pout.
The chairman didn't disclose what exactly he seeks. He called it "very important" information.
Nunes also said he's not going to take any "excuse" that relates to concerns about national security. "How many times have we heard this argument throughout this investigation?" he asked.
Hilariously, he’s threatening Sessions, who has recused himself from all of this. What he thinks this will serve i don’t know, because Sessions simply cannot have anything to do with it. His hands are tied.
Here’s the letter sent to Nunes last thursday.
2018-5-3 Response to Classfied Letter - Nunes by Danny Chaitin on Scribd