There is a big fuss about a “secret” memorandum on alleged improprieties in the FBI investigation of the Trump White House. Trump Republican Defenders want the public to see the memorandum in the interests of “transparency” and to “shed light” on FBI abuses and “let all Americans decide for themselves.”
Really? Is it transparent to release the Republican version, while withholding the Democrat response and ignoring strong FBI objections? Sounds more like shady partisan politics to sway public opinion, than shedding light.
Let’s look at the source of the memo. The chairman of the House committee, investigating alleged Trump White House improprieties, is long-time Trump supporter Devin Nunes. He admitted, after first denying, that he improperly colluding with the Trump White House in a strikingly similar incident last year.
Nunes stepped down from chairing the committee. But now, as the investigation reveals more and more improprieties by the Trump White House, Nunes has drafted this “secret memo.” Seems like déjà vu, except now, instead of chastising Nunes, the Trump Republican Defenders are joining Nunes under the guise of “transparency.”
There is a technical name for this, per CNN journalist Anderson Cooper… it’s “a crock.”
Let’s look at both sides. The head of the FBI is a republican, hand-picked by Pres Trump. The special investigator, appointed by a republican acting head of the Dept of Justice, is a well-respected, former head of the FBI and long-time republican.
In one corner you have respected republican career law enforcement officials. In the other corner, you have a partisan politician, who has already been caught improperly abusing his responsibilities as head of the congressional committee. Hmm…
What about the timing? The special counsel has not completed his investigation or submitted reports to anyone. Why not wait until he completes his investigation, and let the Department of Justice review it, and then decide what is proper?
There are legitimate means to discuss any alleged improprieties. Why release a clearly partisan document to the public now? Could it be that the Trump Republican Defenders are more interested in avoiding the truth, than promoting it? Could that really happen… again?
