Rep. Adam Schiff said President Trump and allies have wanted to suppress Bolton testimony because they 'understood what John Bolton had to say and they were deathly afraid the American people would find out.'
Trump ally suggests Bolton manuscript was leaked to convince GOP senators to call witnessesRep. Mark Meadows speaks with reporters in Washington on Monday. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
Rep. Mark Meadows, a Republican from North Carolina and a stark defender of the President, suggested today that thewas leaked to convince GOP senators to vote for witnesses. He also said he's not in favor of calling additional witnesses. "Why was this leaked out at this particular time right before today's presentation by the Trump defense team? I know I'm asking that. Some have suggested that it was to sell more books. Some have suggested that indeed the leak was designed to create chaos.
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