Trump White House preparing for 'knock-down, drag-out fight' with new House: report
By Justin Wise - 12/17/18 07:49 PM EST
The Trump administration has reportedly begun filling important positions in preparations for potential legal showdowns with a House controlled by Democrats.
NBC News, citing two Republican sources, reported on Monday that the preparations involve getting a new legal team set in the White House.
A source familiar with the administration told the news network that the White House is readying for “knock-down, drag-out fight" as the Democrats in the House vow more oversight over the administration.
The fight could play out in a variety of ways, and will likely include congressional subpoenas.
White House counsel Pat Cipollone officially began his job last week after his security clearance review was completed. He assumes the role a couple months after President Trump announced he would replace Don McGahn as the White House’s top lawyer.
The new White House counsel team will include four deputies, NBC News reported, all of whom have been described as respected ex-Justice Department lawyers.
Mike Purpura, a former federal prosecutor and Justice Department official, is becoming the deputy White House counsel, according to NBC News.
The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.
more
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/421797-trump-admin-preparing-for-knock-down-drag-out-fight-with-new-house