The Dem's are on the verge of hysteria. Again!
March 31, 2019 - 06:00 AM EDT
(((▪︎Dems worry Mueller findings could expand executive power ▪︎)))
Democrats are voicing growing concerns that Robert Mueller's decision to avoid judgment on whether President Trump obstructed justice could engender a long-term expansion of executive powers.
While the debate surrounding Mueller's investigation has focused almost exclusively on how the findings might affect Trump, Democrats are sounding alarm bells that inaction on the obstruction allegations could usher in a new era of executive impunity — a shift empowering future presidents to flout the law for years to come.
“You are seeing a move toward expanding executive powers,” said Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.), who is joining Democratic leaders in calling for the Justice Department to release the full text of the special counsel’s report.
Democrats are voicing growing concerns that Robert Mueller's decision to avoid judgment on whether President Trump obstructed justice could engender a long-term expansion of executive powers.
While the debate surrounding Mueller's investigation has focused almost exclusively on how the findings might affect Trump, Democrats are sounding alarm bells that inaction on the obstruction allegations could usher in a new era of executive impunity — a shift empowering future presidents to flout the law for years to come.
“You are seeing a move toward expanding executive powers,” said Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.), who is joining Democratic leaders in calling for the Justice Department to release the full text of the special counsel’s report.
“Congress needs to do more investigation, particularly on the obstruction issue,” he continued. “And our inability to get that [information] simply empowers not only this president, but future presidents, to be bold in their disrespect for the law.”
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) said Mueller, in choosing “to punt” on the obstruction question has likely shifted the balance of powers toward the executive branch — at least in the near term.
“He had the opportunity to make a decision about obstruction, and he chose to punt,” Connolly said…cont.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/436533-dems-worry-mueller-findings-could-expand-executive-power