Mitch McConnell defends Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr despite the GOP backlash over the committee’s subpoena for Trump Jr.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell backed Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr on Tuesday, signaling that the embattled Republican chairman will be able to stay the course on his committee’s subpoena for Donald Trump Jr.
Burr in particular has faced severe criticism from the White House and fellow GOP senators for subpoenaing Trump Jr. even after the special counsel’s report was completed, though he’s shown no signs of backing down.Sign Up Republicans are worried that Trump Jr. has no intention of complying with the subpoena and is eager to force a floor vote on the subpoena, which would amount to a high-stakes loyalty test on the Senate floor.
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