26/11/2019 10:35
Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify
A federal judge has ruled that White House staff can be made to testify before Congress, rejecting the Trump administration's claims of immunity.
The ruling specifically compels former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify in the inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
When Congress sent him a subpoena in May, McGahn refused to attend.
A Department of Justice spokesperson told Reuters news agency that they would appeal against the ruling.
McGahn, who left his post in October 2018, was called to appear before the House Judiciary Committee in May to answer questions about the president's attempts to impede the now-concluded Mueller investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
Months later, the House Judiciary Committee was responsible for filing articles of impeachment against Mr Trump.