It now appears that the total number of people taking the Fifth is much higher than previously known. (via MaddowBlog)
, a former Justice Department official, also pleaded the Fifth, reportedly more than 100 times.If Cheney’s comments were accurate, however, we’re not talking about five people from Team Trump who were concerned about giving self-incriminating answers; we’re talking about 30 such people.
What’s more, it’s also worth noting that Cheney wasn’t specific about who these people were, and it’s at least possible that some of the group didn’t work for the Trump administration or the former president’s political operation. As for the context, the top Republican quickly added that she has a specific witness in mind whom she’s eager to speak with.
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