A Democrat says that they’re putting one of Trump’s nomination on hold, until information is produced in the investigation into Russian meddling in the election.
WYDEN places a hold on Treasury undersecretary nominee Sigal Mandelker until admin produces docs on Russia financial dealings w Trump
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 10, 2017
Wyden is the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.
Wyden, top Dem on Senate Finance, places hold on Trump Treasury nominee until Treasury turns over Trump/Russia biz docs. pic.twitter.com/OPoIIa2Zmd
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) May 10, 2017
He’s also calling for Sessions to resign:
Sessions said he’d recuse himself from anything to do with Russia. It’s clear he did not. Calling for him to resign (again).
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) May 10, 2017
I’m gonna admit I don’t know enough to have an opinion on whether this is improper or not. I think if there’s nothing there that the Trump admin should just produce the info already. They can’t blame Democrats for stonewalling them when they’re also stonewalling on the investigations. BUT, I’m open to arguments proving I’m wrong…