Ryan Blasted for Not Standing Up for the Rule of Law
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is now under fire for his tepid response to the President of the United States once again appearing to obstruct justice by trying to force Attorney General Jeff Sessions to quit. Trump’s firing of FBI Director Jim Comey was a major turning point in the short history of his administration and it’s clear the President is attempting to avoid the monumental outrage that act created.
“The president gets to decide what his personnel is,” was Ryan’s response when asked about President Trump appearing to lay the groundwork to fire Sessions, then make a recess appointment of a new AG. Doing so would allow him to replace Sessions with someone would would then fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
“He determines who is hired and fired in the executive branch,” Ryan continued. “That’s his prerogative.”
Ryan went on to say “it’s up to the President to decide what his personnel decisions is.”
Washington Post’s Greg Sargent:
Pundit Jon Favreau:
What many believe Ryan should have done was respond by issuing a caution to President Trump that he is once again obstructing justice and interfering with the rule of law.
Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin:
Conservative Russian-American historian, frequent cable news commentator:
Meanwhile, others are attacking those who are standing up for Sessions rather than standing up for the rule of law.
Alabama GOP Senator posted these tweets:
NBC News’ Benjy Sarlin responded:
Sen. Lindsey Graham both stood up for Sessions and the rule of law:
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