House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Presidential Obstruction of Justice
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
The hearing represents a formal step in the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into whether to recommend against the President, involving the testimony of former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.
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House Judiciary Committee
The committee is conducting the investigation and managing the hearing process.
President Donald Trump
The President is the subject of the committee's investigation into potential articles of impeachment.
Corey Lewandowski
He was subpoenaed to provide testimony regarding his role in alleged communications with the President.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 17, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The committee formally designated this hearing under procedures adopted to investigate whether to recommend articles of impeachment against President Trump.
- The committee issued subpoenas for three witnesses: Rick Dearborn, Robert Porter, and Corey Lewandowski.
- The White House prevented Rick Dearborn and Robert Porter from appearing at the hearing.
- The White House placed limitations on the testimony provided by Corey Lewandowski.
- The hearing focused on allegations that the President ordered the Attorney General, through Corey Lewandowski, to stop the special counsel's investigation.
- The committee cited the Mueller report as the basis for investigating five specific episodes of alleged obstruction of justice.
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Why It Matters
The hearing represents a formal step in the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into whether to recommend against the President, involving the testimony of former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.
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Executive Branch Resistance
The document highlights a direct conflict between the legislative branch's subpoena power and the executive branch's refusal to provide witnesses.
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