Elijah Cummings gaffes his way to exposing his anti-Trump agenda
It’s been a few days since Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the newly minted chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, got the star treatment from “60 Minutes” — and still the untruths he uncorked have gone unchallenged.
The first unchallenged inaccuracy was the chairman’s announcement that he has the power to investigate anything. This is factually incorrect. Congress can only pursue information necessary to inform its legislative duties.
Another untruth: Cummings gloated that he didn’t need to consult with Republicans before issuing subpoenas. Unless he plans to significantly change committee rules, however, consultation remains a requirement.
Most problematically, Cummings declared, without any evidence, the explosive charge that President Trump, who donates his salary, has made “a lot of money” on the job.
Credible reporting requires that the media challenge Cummings when he presents such untruths.
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