House calls for Bolton deposition as part of impeachment inquiry

[JaneQPublic]

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Source: The Hill

Former national security adviser John Bolton is slated to testify next week as part of Democrats' impeachment inquiry, in what could be a key deposition for House investigators who are seeking to unravel details about President Trump's contacts with Ukraine.

Bolton is expected to testify behind closed-doors on Nov. 7, according to a source familiar with the impeachment inquiry.


He is someone who was involved in some of the most explosive events related to Trump's contacts with Ukraine, but it's unclear whether the longtime Republican stalwart would defend Trump's actions or if he would paint his efforts to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to open politically motivated investigations that as an abuse of power or as an extension of executive powers.

A spokesman for the House Intelligence Committee declined to confirm whether these hearings are expected. And a lawyer for Bolton did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/468194-bolton-slated-to-testify-next-week-as-part-of-impeachment-inquiry

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[Leghorn21]

1. YEAH BABY

WOW

[Mike 03]

2. LOL, you said it.

[Sneederbunk]

3. Bolton will be joltin'.

[flibbitygiblets]

16. But that 'stache is still revoltin' /nt

[Mme. Defarge]

4. KABOOM!!!

[Yavin4]

5. There are two power centers of the Republican party: Money Hoarders and War Hawks

Trump pleased the Money Hoarders, but he pissed off the War Hawks. Bigly.

[JaneQPublic]

6. Well said, Yavin.

A very illuminating assessment of the GOPers of today.

[forkol]

7. "I will have my say in due course"

Yep, and looks like it's due next week!

Not sure which way he'll go, but I think Trump pissed him off. Enough to quit. He just might have a big axe to grind.

[Me.]

8. Has He Accaepted The Invitation?

I think some of the media are jumping the gun here.

[JaneQPublic]

10. Bolton is apparently eager...

...according to Natasha Bertrand on Ari a few minutes ago.

However, his lawyer may be putting on the brakes, saying Bolton willl only do it under the cover of subpoena.

[BigmanPigman]

9. The fucking moron will stop him

and keep it in the courts to D. E. L. A. Y.

[Evolve Dammit]

11. I always despised this SOB, particularly for his comments on the U.N. But...

IF he testifies truthfully, I would despise him a little less....

[Harker]

12. He's loathsome, yes...

but his "I quit"/"you're fied" exit should result in some incendiary testimony.

[Evolve Dammit]

18. Here's hoping!

[Nitram]

13. This should be interesting. I have no idea what Bolton will say.

[ritapria]

14. Larry O' Donnell

just said Bolton will not be testifying next week because he wants to expose the real dirty shit in a forthcoming book he's working on … If he spills the beans now , no one will buy the book ………

[flibbitygiblets]

17. I was thinking the opposite: He'll drum up interest for the book by testifying

The testimony will be closed session, which so far has provided the public with general reactions, but no details (unless he releases an opening statement). Bolton's a despicable warmonger, but he's also smart and knows this is a golden opportunity to sell more books.

Which brings up my other concern: If he does spill any damaging beans, the R's will say it's sour grapes over being "fired", and/or that he's just trying to sell more books by providing hyperbolic testimony.

I still think he has more reasons than not to stick it to trump.

[wnylib]

15. NPR is reporting that Bolton will not

testify voluntarily. They say he will testify only if he is subpoenaed AND if a court approves it. Looks like there might be a delay waiting for a court decision. If he does testify I do not believe it will have anything to do with being honorable.. Mote like being vengeful.