Democrats talk subpoena for Mueller
By Olivia Beavers and Morgan Chalfant - 05/21/19 07:17 PM EDT
House Democrats are stepping up calls for testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller — even if it takes a subpoena to obtain it.
Issuing a subpoena to compel testimony from Mueller, who has yet to reach a deal to appear before the House, carries risks for Democrats. It could be viewed as divisive, has the potential to generate negative headlines and is a step most would like to avoid.
But as the spring days slip away with no agreement to hear from the special counsel, frustrated lawmakers are saying they should use whatever means are necessary to hear from Mueller.
“I think he will have to be subpoenaed,†Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, told The Hill.
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