The man who could impeach Trump: Nancy Pelosi hires new top lawyer
by Daniel Chaitin
| December 28, 2018 05:11 PM
Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has picked a new guiding force for Democrats investigating and potentially impeaching President Trump when they take control of the House next year.
Douglas Letter, a 40-year veteran of the Justice Department and former associate counsel in President Bill Clinton's White House, will be appointed to the role of House general counsel, Pelosi said in a statement.
“Douglas Letter has an outstanding and highly decorated record of achievement in service of America,†Pelosi said. “He will bring deep experience and legal expertise to the House, as he counsels and represents our institution, Members and staff as House General Counsel.â€
Lette, 65, served as director of the Justice Department's Civil Division appellate staff up until February — a departure that was facilitated, sources told NPR, because of Trump's constant criticisms of the DOJ.
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