House investigators appear to be edging toward issuing a subpoena for Rick Perry to testify — something he could be freer to do once he’s no longer in the administration
Perry has said only that he would follow the recommendations of the Energy Department and the White House counsel in deciding whether to comply with the Democrats' subpoena. But he may cooperate as a way to salvage his reputation before he departs, people who know him told POLITICO.
with the Ukrainian government, in which Trump would release military aid to the country in exchange for it looking into allegations of 2016 election fraud. “I don’t know of a president who would say that somebody made them do something. I find it hard to believe that a president can be made to say or do anything,” said Joe Allbaugh, a longtime Perry friend who served as gubernatorial chief of staff, presidential campaign manager and FEMA director for George W. Bush. “I just don’t understand it. It’s the most powerful position in the world.”
Now, more than a half-dozen Democratic lawmakers have voiced interest in hearing from Perry directly, including Rep. Joaquín Castro , a member of the Intelligence Committee, who told reporters: “Rick Perry needs to testify.”— including one who had donated to his Texas politicalMorning EnergyBy signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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