House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) failed to swear in the two counsels for both the Democrats and Republicans prior to their opening statements in Monday’s impeachment inquiry hearing.
Though staff members are not typically sworn in, witnesses must be sworn in and deliver testimony under oath.
Both Democrat counsel Barry Berke and Republican Counsel Stephen Castor delivered opening statements. Berke in particular made several factual assertions — many of which were dubious at best, and outright false at worst.
For example, Berke claimed that State Department staffer David Holmes had “heard it from the President himself” when he testified that President Donald Trump was interested in Ukraine conducting investigations.
In fact, Holmes had not heard anything directly from the President.
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ReplyDeleteIt was no mistake.
ReplyDeleteShared the thought...
DeleteCorrect, can't commit perjury if not sworn in.
DeleteHe knew his witnesses would lie
ReplyDeleteJust more Proof he is an Idiot and Not a Real Judge !!!
ReplyDelete(as in a REAL Court ) !!! Kangaroo Court
What a shame what this country has become. President Trump is such an exceptionally good president and has had to fight these idiots tooth and nail every step of the way. Just think of what he could have done with a little cooperation and less backstabbing. Hey, dems..............get over it..........Hillary lost! (Thank God)
ReplyDeleteI'll try again. Attorneys are "officers of the court" they do not need to be sworn in
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