Meeks Statement on Chairman Nunes’ Decision to Cancel Public Hearing on Russian Interference

Meeks Statement on Chairman Nunes' Decision to Cancel Public Hearing on Russian Interference

Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee, Gregory W. Meeks, released the following statement today regarding the House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes' decision to cancel a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

"Days after disregarding precedent and confirming all suspicions of his bias, Chairman Nunes has cancelled an open, public hearing on President Trump's ties to Russia. Two things should be evident at this point: Republicans hide from the truth while Democrats and the American people seek it out; former Trump transition team member, Chairman Nunes, cannot impartially preside over an investigation into this administration's ties to Russia. Given these two truths, we must immediately create a bipartisan, independent commission into Russia's efforts to influence our elections. The American people deserve and demand answers, as do the future and health of our democracy."

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