White House counsel pushes back against Democratic oversight in latest sign of panic
A MaddowBlog piece says White House counsel Will Scharf sent Rep. Robert Garcia a letter pushing back against oversight efforts that have not yet begun, and argues the exchange shows a White House panicked at the investigations looming under Garcia, who is expected to soon lead the House Oversight Committee. It notes Donald Trump accused Democrats of 'extortion' and 'lawfare' in online posts, while Attorney General Todd Blanche suggested congressional leaders conducting oversight could face prosecution.
