Calls Congressional Power to Subpoena Information ‘What They Do in Third World Countries’ (Literally What They Don’t Do in ‘Third World’ Countries)
Eric Trump was mercilessly mocked Monday afternoon after posting a tweet exposing what many said is his lack of understanding about how the federal government actually works.
In response to Republican Party chair Rona McDaniel tweeting a false claim about a possible House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announcement she will use the constitutionally-granted power of checks and balances, including the power of subpoenas, the younger adult Trump son called it “a very scary day for America,” “a slippery slope,” and “what they do in third world countries.”
As many pointed out, using subpoenas to legally obtain information is exactly the opposite of what “third world countries” do. (Also, they’re called developing nations, not “third world countries.”) Nor is it a “slippery slope,” although the GOP’s seemingly endless investigations into Benghazi might qualify under the “slippery slope” umbrella.
One University of Texas Law School professor weighed in:
Former Vice President Biden chief of staff:
Here’s how some others responded on social media: