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President Donald Trump speaking Wednesday in the Rose Garden when he said, "It turns out I'm the most--and I think most of you would agree to this--I'm the most transparent president, probably in the history of this country." Many, in fact, do not agree.
(Screengrab/White House)
Challenging Trump's 'Most Transparent President' Ever Claim, Dems Demand He Ante Up Documents
Democratic lawmakers want the president to back up his rhetoric with real action
May 24, 2019
A number of lawmakers are cleverly challenging President Donald Trump's claim this week that he is "the most transparent president" in the country's history.
Among them is Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who told the president he could display that supposed transparency with regards to a decision his administration made in 2017.
"In light of your statements," she wrote to Trump in a letter sent Thursday, "please let me know what time tomorrow I can come over and review documents related to your administration's decision to rescind Title IX guidance protecting LGBTQ students."
\u201cI just sent this letter to @realDonaldTrump - who, as you heard, is the most transparent president ever. \n\nSigned, \nJudiciary Committee member (Co-equal branch of government)\nP.S. also the proud mom of a non-binary kid. \n#CoverUps\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1558649984
\u201cOoohhhhhh!!! SNAP!\u201d— People's Action (@People's Action) 1558706206
Other Democratic lawmakers took a similar tack to hit back at Trump's "cloudy claim" Wednesday, as well as his statement, "I don't do cover-ups."
\u201cDear @POTUS\n\nSince you stated emphatically that you "don\u2019t do cover ups." Can you confirm that no more unreported migrant deaths have occurred?\n\nSincerely, \n\nVeronica, Lou, Sylvia, and Debbie.\n\n#TrumpCoverUp\u201d— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@Rep. Veronica Escobar) 1558651122
\u201cTo: AG Barr\n\nWhen can I see the documents that helped you decide to go to court to try to have the ACA declared unconstitutional?\n\n-David\n\ncc: @realDonaldTrump\u201d— David Cicilline (@David Cicilline) 1558645316
\u201cTO: The most transparent POTUS, probably in the history of this country\n\nSince you don't do #CoverUps, please let us know what time we can come by & review the unredacted #MuellerReport. Simply requesting the same access you gave to Congressman Doug Collins.\n\nFROM: Rep. Ted Lieu\u201d— Rep. Ted Lieu (@Rep. Ted Lieu) 1558566062
\u201cI just sent this letter to Attorney General Barr. \n\nI'm happy to bring a hand cart. #TrumpCoverUp\u201d— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon) 1558634519
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A number of lawmakers are cleverly challenging President Donald Trump's claim this week that he is "the most transparent president" in the country's history.
Among them is Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who told the president he could display that supposed transparency with regards to a decision his administration made in 2017.
"In light of your statements," she wrote to Trump in a letter sent Thursday, "please let me know what time tomorrow I can come over and review documents related to your administration's decision to rescind Title IX guidance protecting LGBTQ students."
\u201cI just sent this letter to @realDonaldTrump - who, as you heard, is the most transparent president ever. \n\nSigned, \nJudiciary Committee member (Co-equal branch of government)\nP.S. also the proud mom of a non-binary kid. \n#CoverUps\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1558649984
\u201cOoohhhhhh!!! SNAP!\u201d— People's Action (@People's Action) 1558706206
Other Democratic lawmakers took a similar tack to hit back at Trump's "cloudy claim" Wednesday, as well as his statement, "I don't do cover-ups."
\u201cDear @POTUS\n\nSince you stated emphatically that you "don\u2019t do cover ups." Can you confirm that no more unreported migrant deaths have occurred?\n\nSincerely, \n\nVeronica, Lou, Sylvia, and Debbie.\n\n#TrumpCoverUp\u201d— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@Rep. Veronica Escobar) 1558651122
\u201cTo: AG Barr\n\nWhen can I see the documents that helped you decide to go to court to try to have the ACA declared unconstitutional?\n\n-David\n\ncc: @realDonaldTrump\u201d— David Cicilline (@David Cicilline) 1558645316
\u201cTO: The most transparent POTUS, probably in the history of this country\n\nSince you don't do #CoverUps, please let us know what time we can come by & review the unredacted #MuellerReport. Simply requesting the same access you gave to Congressman Doug Collins.\n\nFROM: Rep. Ted Lieu\u201d— Rep. Ted Lieu (@Rep. Ted Lieu) 1558566062
\u201cI just sent this letter to Attorney General Barr. \n\nI'm happy to bring a hand cart. #TrumpCoverUp\u201d— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon) 1558634519
A number of lawmakers are cleverly challenging President Donald Trump's claim this week that he is "the most transparent president" in the country's history.
Among them is Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who told the president he could display that supposed transparency with regards to a decision his administration made in 2017.
"In light of your statements," she wrote to Trump in a letter sent Thursday, "please let me know what time tomorrow I can come over and review documents related to your administration's decision to rescind Title IX guidance protecting LGBTQ students."
\u201cI just sent this letter to @realDonaldTrump - who, as you heard, is the most transparent president ever. \n\nSigned, \nJudiciary Committee member (Co-equal branch of government)\nP.S. also the proud mom of a non-binary kid. \n#CoverUps\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1558649984
\u201cOoohhhhhh!!! SNAP!\u201d— People's Action (@People's Action) 1558706206
Other Democratic lawmakers took a similar tack to hit back at Trump's "cloudy claim" Wednesday, as well as his statement, "I don't do cover-ups."
\u201cDear @POTUS\n\nSince you stated emphatically that you "don\u2019t do cover ups." Can you confirm that no more unreported migrant deaths have occurred?\n\nSincerely, \n\nVeronica, Lou, Sylvia, and Debbie.\n\n#TrumpCoverUp\u201d— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@Rep. Veronica Escobar) 1558651122
\u201cTo: AG Barr\n\nWhen can I see the documents that helped you decide to go to court to try to have the ACA declared unconstitutional?\n\n-David\n\ncc: @realDonaldTrump\u201d— David Cicilline (@David Cicilline) 1558645316
\u201cTO: The most transparent POTUS, probably in the history of this country\n\nSince you don't do #CoverUps, please let us know what time we can come by & review the unredacted #MuellerReport. Simply requesting the same access you gave to Congressman Doug Collins.\n\nFROM: Rep. Ted Lieu\u201d— Rep. Ted Lieu (@Rep. Ted Lieu) 1558566062
\u201cI just sent this letter to Attorney General Barr. \n\nI'm happy to bring a hand cart. #TrumpCoverUp\u201d— Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (@Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon) 1558634519
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