{"id":1754639,"date":"2022-11-29T07:25:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T12:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1754639"},"modified":"2022-11-29T09:51:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T14:51:08","slug":"adam-schiff-suggests-complying-with-subpoenas-is-optional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adam-schiff-suggests-complying-with-subpoenas-is-optional\/","title":{"rendered":"Adam Schiff Suggests Complying With Subpoenas is Optional"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fadam-schiff-suggests-complying-with-subpoenas-is-optional%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1754639&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022.11.28-11.33-thepoliticalinsider-63849c8e33ac3.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Representative Adam Schiff said he would have to \u201cconsider the validity\u201d of any subpoena issued by a GOP-controlled House of Representatives before complying.<\/p>\n<p>Schiff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/11\/27\/politics\/adam-schiff-january-6-committee-report-cnntv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">made the comments<\/a> during an interview this past weekend with Dana Bash on CNN\u2019s \u201cState of the Union.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The California Democrat currently serves as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee (for the next week or so). He has been a prominent figure in helping <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/transcripts-show-obama-officials-admitting-time-after-time-they-had-no-evidence-of-russia-collusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to spread falsehoods<\/a> about former President Donald Trump and the Russiagate hoax.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if he would comply with any subpoenas related to Republican investigations once the new Congress is sworn in, Schiff seemed to imply that, all of a sudden, compliance is optional.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll have to consider the validity of the subpoena,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cIf you are subpoenaed by Republicans when they take over, will you comply?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ADAM SCHIFF: \u201cWe\u2019ll have to consider the validity of the subpoena.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cz40SvcQJR\">pic.twitter.com\/cz40SvcQJR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RNC Research (@RNCResearch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/1596884958903242752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/transcripts-show-obama-officials-admitting-time-after-time-they-had-no-evidence-of-russia-collusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transcripts Show Obama Officials Admitting Time After Time They Had No Evidence Of Russia Collusion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Adam Schiff on Complying With a Subpoena \u2013 We\u2019ll See<\/h3>\n<div id=\"subscribe\" class=\"email-signup inarticle\">\n<h4>Support Conservative Voices!<\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Sign up to receive the latest<\/strong> political news, insight, and commentary delivered directly to your inbox.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Adam Schiff is a member of the January 6 committee investigating the events surrounding the Capitol riot. That highly partisan group <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/pelosis-january-6-committee-subpoenas-four-trump-aides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">issued subpoenas<\/a> to four former aides to President Donald Trump in late September of 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Schiff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/adam-schiff-january-6-committee-witness-testimony-cb094b7c-6cb5-42bd-997d-fcf8e7035145.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warned at the time that<\/a> the panel was \u201cprepared to go forward and urge the Justice Department to criminally prosecute anyone who does not do their lawful duty.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">New: Jan. 6 committee member Adam Schiff reiterates on CBS re subpoena defiance: \u201cWe are prepared to go forward and urge the Justice Dept to criminally prosecute anyone who does not do their lawful duty\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hugolowell\/status\/1447241588992774147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Schiff would also warn that those defying congressional subpoenas would be held \u201ccriminally contempt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe may have additional tools now that we didn\u2019t before, including a Justice Department that may be willing to pursue criminal contempt when people deliberately flout compulsory process,\u201d Schiff said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAdamSchiff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepAdamSchiff<\/a> last month, regarding power of Jan. 6 committee: \u201cWe may have additional tools now that we didn\u2019t before, including a Justice Department that may be willing to pursue criminal contempt when people deliberately flout compulsory process\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/41HKwF4pRY\">https:\/\/t.co\/41HKwF4pRY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MHz6vnhFxL\">https:\/\/t.co\/MHz6vnhFxL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alayna Treene (@alaynatreene) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alaynatreene\/status\/1446229289859420160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/report-us-marshals-may-round-up-and-arrest-trump-aides-that-ignore-january-6-panel-subpoenas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Report: US Marshals May \u2018Round Up And Arrest\u2019 Trump Aides That Ignore January 6 Panel Subpoenas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Schiff Says He\u2019ll Consider Following the Law<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Schiff\u2019s comments about subpoenas of Trump allies, Representative Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), another member of the January 6th committee, said US Marshals may be utilized to round up and arrest those who ignore the process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have engaged with a wide variety of law enforcement offices, including the U.S. Marshals, in order to issue the subpoenas,\u201d Murphy said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/capitol-riot-investigators-engaged-with-us-marshals-to-find-subpoena-resisters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in an interview<\/a> with MSNBC when asked about anyone who fails to comply.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will use everything, as you said, with all due respect, we will use all of the agencies and all of the tools at our disposal to issue the subpoenas and enforce them.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">US Marshals may be called to round up former Trump aides who disobey Jan. 6 subpoenas <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DLJF6KMwK0\">https:\/\/t.co\/DLJF6KMwK0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/joncoopertweets\/status\/1448432039821119494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 13, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Will the GOP be willing to do the same if Adam Schiff fails to comply?<\/p>\n<p>Schiff went on to suggest he \u201cwould certainly view my obligation, administration\u2019s obligation to follow the law\u201d when considering any such subpoena.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd the fact that they (the GOP) have disrespected the law is not a precedent I would hope that would be broadly followed,\u201d he added. \u201cBut we\u2019ll have to look at the legitimacy or lack of legitimacy of what they do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A very bold statement, considering he is serving one of the least legitimate panels in the history of Congress.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Schiff won\u2019t say whether he\u2019d comply with GOP subpoena, will \u2018consider the validity\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HwwK66ZkHc\">https:\/\/t.co\/HwwK66ZkHc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fox News (@FoxNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FoxNews\/status\/1596934426164080640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Schiff, in his role as the House Intel Chair, for years presented lies to the American people as if he had classified information that pointed to direct collusion between Trump\u2019s campaign and Russia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think there is direct evidence in the emails from the Russians through their intermediary offering dirt on Hillary Clinton as part of what is described in writing as the Russian government effort to help elect Donald Trump,\u201d Schiff said during a CBS interview in March of 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Schiff would also claim that he had \u201cmore than circumstantial evidence\u201d of collusion.<\/p>\n<p>None of that has been forthcoming. And a new GOP House needs to get to the bottom of why the House Intel Chair was able to leak such falsehoods to the American media.<\/p>\n<p>Schiff was also accused <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoliticalinsider.com\/january-6-select-committee-admits-to-doctoring-text-message-presented-by-adam-schiff-as-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">of doctoring evidence<\/a> during a January 6 committee hearing, something the panel admitted to.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Now is the time to support and share the sources you trust.<\/strong><br \/>The Political Insider ranks #3 on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/political_blogs\/\">Feedspot\u2019s<\/a> \u201c100 Best Political Blogs and Websites.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Representative Adam Schiff said he would have to \u201cconsider the validity\u201d of any subpoena issued by a GOP-controlled House of Representatives before complying. 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