People For Member,
Donald Trump may have put his thumb on the scale of justice. That’s according to a bombshell revelation in a letter received by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Chris Coons from the FBI, pointing to what happened as Trump sought to shield then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from the sexual assault allegations that emerged during his confirmation hearings.[1]
The letter outlines how the FBI referred the “most relevant” of the over 4,000 tips they received to the White House, making it uncertain whether the FBI ever investigated on their own. Even a tip line that had been established for Kavanaugh may have never been properly monitored. And perhaps most damning of all, the FBI failed to interview Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh!
It is clearer than ever that the corrupt Trump administration was pulling the strings. These revelations provide unsettling new insight as to why Trump has spoken out with vitriol and a feeling of betrayal for nominating Kavanaugh:[2]
“Where would he be without me? I saved his life. […] I went through that thing and fought like hell for Kavanaugh […] At great expense to myself ... okay? I fought for that guy and kept him. […] I can’t even believe what's happening. I'm very disappointed in Kavanaugh.”
Clearly Trump was going to do whatever it took to ensure that Kavanaugh was confirmed – even if it meant sweeping credible allegations of sexual assault under the rug.
We may have a different administration now, but that doesn’t erase the harm that was done during Kavanaugh’s confirmation process (and by putting him on the bench). The best path now is for the Senate to uncover the truth about the flawed process and make sure that nothing like this can ever happen again. Together, we’re going to hold accountable anyone who tried to bury Kavanaugh’s past.
Thanks for all that you do,
Zach, People For the American Way
[1] "Details on F.B.I. Inquiry Into Kavanaugh Draw Fire From Democrats" The New York Times, 7/22/21
[2] "Trump unloads on Kavanaugh in new Michael Wolff book" AXIOS, 7/13/21
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