saying that “any credible allegations” of such campaign finance felonies warranted state investigation, but added that it would be inappropriate for him to comment “on any specific matter at this time.” The Washington Post further reported that the State Board of Elections, the Guilford County district attorney, and the Wake County district attorney could play a key role in any criminal investigation.
When DeJoy was asked whether or not he had participated in any sort of straw-donor scheme on behalf of the Trump campaign during his August Congressional testimony, heindignantly, saying “That’s an outrageous claim sir, and I resent it.” He then denied participating in such a scheme.
The Democratic response has generally been to sue in court, a process that has yet to yield results. Indeed, last week, a panel for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in one such lawsuit that Congresshave the court enforce its subpoena of former White House counsel Donald McGahn, because Congress had never passed a law specifically requiring that its subpoenas be enforced.
While that case is sure to be appealed and seems to conflict with other appellate level rulings, the clock is running out for this Congress to enforce its subpoenas before they expire. Don’t be surprised if DeJoy tries to stall. If he does, the D.C.
The House Oversight Committee could also investigate the straw donor scheme, even subpoenaing documents from DeJoy’s old logistics firm. Indeed, Rep. Jackie Speier, a member of the House Oversight Committee, told the Post that she asked colleagues to begin an investigation. On Monday, staff for oversight committee chairwoman, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, confirmed in a statement that the committee would investigate the allegations. “If these allegations are true, Mr.
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Schumer calls for probe into DeJoy over campaign finance allegationsSen. Chuck Schumer calls for an investigation into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, following a report that said DeJoy reimbursed employees for political donations. A conflict of interest! Democrats 4 platform items: 1) racism which fires up every election cycle for last 50 years 2) virus probably from Wuhan lab that Obama gave millions $ in grants and provided virus scientist 3) global warming which covid proved co2 reduction cant stop 4) peddle Russia collusion
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House Democrats launch probe of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy: Washington PostDemocrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have called for the immediate suspension of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy as they launch an investigation into his testimony to lawmakers, the Washington Post newspaper said https://wapo.st/328T3E1 on Monday. Lock him up. Maybe a week late, but OK. Time for more PROBES, The Democrats are full of shit! Do they ever do anything to help America, I never see it! DNCWarRoom DNC RepAdamSchiff JerryNadler
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House Oversight Committee To Investigate Postmaster General Louis DeJoyI am a New York-based journalist covering breaking news at Forbes. I previously covered politics and news for Vanity Fair and Mic, and as a theater critic I serve as a member of the New York Outer Critics Circle. Follow me on Twitter alisond64 or get in touch at adurkeeforbes.com. Good all these fat cats are not above the law! Another Trump sycophant that will end up in jail. The modern GOP is a party of criminals. Vote them out. Another jailbird? Trump surely knows how to pick the best people for jail.
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Trump on accusations against DeJoy: 'Let the investigations go'WATCH: President Trump says he would support an investigation of allegations against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and agrees that if something illegal were found he should be removed. And another one thrown under the bus! Line up the buses because this is going to get good! Anybody who comes into his orbit, eventually falls victim to trumps corruption. His turn will come in January. For him to invite a investigation, you know DeJoy is guilty and it can be proven without a doubt, or else Trump would've been playing the old denial game. For him to throw Dejoy under the bus, it must be bad & he's distancing himself. Which is not to smart DeJoy has dirt on Trump
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Congressional Democrats push for DeJoy investigationFollowing allegations that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urged employees of his previous business to make political contributions, Congressional Democrats accuse him of laundering campaign money and call for an investigation. De joy Trumper crooked Nazi GOP contributor forced his workers to contribute to Republicans I think there should be an investigation into all Trump appointees. Criminals all. One day that name plate might say 'The Horrible On Bail DeJoy'
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi: DeJoy reimbursing workers for political contributions is 'deeply concerning'Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., finds the allegations against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for reimbursing workers for political contributions they made 'deeply concerning' and calls for him to resign. OIGUSPS DeJoy should resign. Dems always give lip service to criticize GOP actions. However, Democrats have NEVER ONCE reversed a GOP policy they criticized. You're being played. MSNBC is the choreographer. People who do not work, who do not produce, will receive benefits from the communist government of BIDEN. You who work will pay for populism with high taxes.
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