01-25-2019, 09:58 AM
(01-25-2019, 08:10 AM)michaelsean Wrote: Just so I’m clear, this isn’t looking into potential criminal acts but rather going against established protocol correct? Meaning they can legally do what they did, but it could potentially jeopardize national security by giving people clearance they really shouldn’t have.
Yes. This is Congress picking the ball up on their oversight role after it had been neglected for two years, but this isn't a criminal investigation.
(01-25-2019, 09:14 AM)Au165 Wrote: Yes, however if they lied on the application it could be criminal.
Yes. My understanding from former WH staffers is that in any other administration, Kushner would have been behind bars with how many edits he made after turning in his form. That is unheard of.
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