The Beat with Ari Melber, June 04, 2019
Duration: 44 Minutes
Discussed Today:
Dem Rep: Mueller must testify 'immediately,' will be subpoenaed
Rep. David Cicilline, who serves on the Judiciary Committee, tells Ari Melber that Bob Mueller needs to testify “immediately.” When pressed by Melber, the Congressman says if Mueller “doesn't come voluntarily” then he has “every confidence the chairman will issue the subpoena.” This revelation comes as more Trump aides defy subpoenas and a growing number of lawmakers are pushing for impeachment hearings.
Revealed: new report of Mueller memos on Trump firing threat
A controversial new book explores whether Mueller was impacted by Trump’s threats to fire him. The book is sparking a debate over internal Mueller deliberations reportedly leaking in new book. The DOJ declined to comment on the report of leaked Mueller memos and denies a report of a “draft” trump indictment.
Trolling calling: Trump gets 'baby blimp' treatment in London
The Trump “baby blimp” soars over London as thousands hit the streets to protest Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom. Trump insists the protests are “fake news”. The Hill’s Niall Stanage jokes there “Ain’t no love in the heart of the city…Ain’t no love in the heart of the town.”
Klobuchar pushes House: Mueller & Barr should testify now
2020 candidate and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar tells Ari Melber both Bob Mueller and Attorney General Barr should testify before Congress. Klobuchar points out the House “has the power” to subpoena them and adds there needs to be “accountability.”
Watch Trump AG Barr contradict himself on Mueller
The lawyer who wrote the Special Counsel rules points out a major contradiction Barr made in a recent interview. Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal says that Barr said one thing to get his job and “now says something absolutely different as Attorney General.”
Nadler echoes Mueller in Trump obstruction probe
MSNBC Chief Legal correspondent Ari Melber analyzes Judiciary Chairman Nadler’s statement announcing new Mueller hearings on obstruction. Melber notes the upcoming hearings may just be for fact finding but he focuses in on Nadler referring to “constitutional remedies” that is “a diplomatic reference to impeachment” and reveals a parallel to language Mueller used in his resignation address.
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