Richard Burr faces intense pressure from Republicans to drop his subpoena of President Donald Trump’s eldest son and quickly wrap up the Senate Intelligence Committee’s Russia probe.
Some of Burr’s GOP colleagues, however, were eager to offer complaints that the Intelligence Committee is still working its probe weeks after special counsel Robert Mueller’s report was released. Some Intelligence Committee members said the panel would need to address the controversial subpoena, which was issued by Burr and the Democratic vice chairman of the committee, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia. The subpoena was sent days ago, but news of it leaked just one day after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared the Mueller investigation “case closed.”
Trump name-checked Burr on Thursday, expressing his disapproval with the subpoena and arguing his son had been “totally exonerated” by Mueller. And though many Trump-aligned Republicans are criticizing the committee — and in some cases Burr himself — it’s not a unanimous view.
WritesTruths I would not set my hopes high
One of the few, the brave, the foolhardy GOP'ers. Trump and minions will make sure Senator Burr will SUFFER.
A courageous republican?
Political leaders must uphold the rule of law. This is not a party versus Trump issue; it is upholding the the same standards whether a person earns $10/hr or $10,000. SenatorBurr SenatorDurbin AP If Donny boy jr. lied to Congress, prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
I applaud SenatorBurr , it is about time that someone stood up & did the right thing.
SenatorBurr hold your ground!! Thank you so much for standing for the rule of law and not political affiliation... America thanks you!!!
Will Burr send marshals to arrest Jr if he doesnt comply ? Thats a real question.
Burr might be the only true Republican left.
Senator Burr must being doing something right because Rand Paul is against it. He’s been on the wrong side of every major issue practically since he’s become a Senator.
Burr: a Republican with INTEGRITY...!! 🤫
It's a shame Burr will not enjoy his retirement. Every time he goes into a public place he will get a lot of dirty looks and worse.
So there still mad because he is doing his job. Wow...
morgfair Where's the Justice😀
He’s making up for telling the WH what was going on in the committee investigation. Now that that has come out he feels bad about being caught. But at least he is trying to make it right
Good, hebis doing the right thing
Thank you Sen. Burr for taking a stand for country. The fact that the GOP on the whole has become the party of Trump, Trumpublicans, shows what a sad state of affairs our country is in. voteallGOPout2020
He can't ruin the 'happy ending' promised by Mitch.
morgfair At least he's not going out with a whimper, like Flake and Corker.
At lesst one Republican has guts
They are going to make a ridiculous production of dragging Jr in, feigning that accountability shall be had, but it will prove to be a stupidly soft questioning, mostly focused on emails and Benghazi... If you think a Republican is going to hold another Republican to task...
He told North Carolinians several years ago he would not run for another term.
Burr’s is an unpredictable, crooked line in the sand. Why is that?
Amen. thehill PLB1931
Don’t go Don
Good. He needs to answers questions. This crime family has gotten away with too much for too long.
Yes!
Burr is one Republican putting the country first...and Trump second.
Finally, a Republican with a backbone. That's an extremely rare sight these days
The man with integrity will never be afraid of doing the right things.
Lock him up.
Thank you Burr!
I'm a cynic and don't trust Burr. He was providing info from the FBI to Trump after all! What's the play?
Finally a Republican that doesn't cower to Trump!!
Good. Do your job. Country over party.
Time will who’s has profile in courage🇺🇸... Mueller, McGahn, Burr or someone else?
I hope they have an interpreter for Gibberish, specifically in the Unsmart dialect. It’s Junior’s only language, and few have the skill to understand what’s said in it. DonnieJr
As a North Carolinian at least I can be proud of one of our senators. Thank you Sen. Burr!
sallyagale Good for him
Thank you Senator!! Stand firm!! Be the one, not a coward like your other brethren!!
Thanks for sticking by your guns Mr. Burr. Now it would be nice if others would do that as well. Better yet, start the impeachment ball rolling!
Senator Burr please for God sake do what is right for the USA, not party but country. We are loosing our country to liars and cheaters.
thank you Sen Burr...from a California Democrat...
Hold tight this is our democracy at stake
Burr in the New King?.... not likely... watch and see.... he's a American Traitor
Great but after playing Trump’s mole for most of the investigation, let’s wait to see if his intentions are what people think they are.
CarriWeatherwax Profiles in Courage are rare in Washington these days... I applaud him... Well done Senator
He better. We already don't trust him
Rare profile in courage
Good for him..fuk the Trump party of cowards
Burr, in this case, has reviewed the evidence and decided that more investigation is necessary. He appears to be honoring his oath to defend our democracy and the rule of law.
Good on you SenatorBurr for doing the right thing. Don’t be like the rest of the shameless sycophants GOP who know the emperor has no clothes but are afraid to say it. TrumpTaxes TrumpTowerRussia
Finally a Republican who stands up for justice
Did he subpoena Steele ? I don't remember.
Who’s Trump gonna save? Don Jr. or Kushner? This subpoena is clearly giving him a hint...
Exercise the law.
Now that’s a guy who backs us constituents and not the party
he's doing a good thing for the american people..too bad the rest of the republicans wouldn't get on board with SenatorBurr
Good. Jr. committed perjury. Make him explain.
GOP SenateGOP HouseGOP At least there is still 1 Republican that wants to get to the truth, one way or another.
Donald Trump Jr. never met with Mueller, just like his fake POTUS father.
Even if it turns out to be nothing it is finally good to see 1 Republican that is willing to do his job instead of turning his back on the Constitution like Trumps lackeys do
I wish for all Republicans in Congress to be ready for retirement...if only to finally get some courage.
RINO.
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