
Credit to conservative bloggers for sharing this bold statement that his more than a bit of historical precedent . . . Here's the crux of the call to action from a statement that the former KC news anchor turned leading congressman shared with the media . . . Check-it:
"The Founding Fathers designed our government to protect our freedoms, to stand against tyranny, and to combat an all-powerful executive branch. Inherent contempt is our constitutional authority to hold individuals accountable directly. This power allows Congress to detain and try individuals who defy our subpoenas. It is a crucial tool that ensures we can fulfill our legislative responsibilities independently.
In the House Rules and Manual, the 118th Congress, Jefferson’s manual, you can find inherent contempt mentioned in pages 141 through 147. Inherent contempt has been used by the U.S. House of Representatives more than 100 times since 1795, and upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States of America."
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