House Majority Whip Tom Emmer accused senators of reviving a “Russia hoax” by pursuing a subpoena of Donald Trump Jr. over funding for his wedding. The story also reports competing views from senators and the Trump family about whether the wedding funding warrants investigation.
Tom Emmer criticized a proposed Senate investigation of Donald Trump Jr., calling it politically motivated and a distraction from House priorities.
Left-leaning outlets frame the dispute as Republican senators attacking Trump Jr. and emphasize Emmer’s sharply portrayed response. Center outlets stress Emmer’s objection while presenting competing views on whether a contribution to Trump Jr.’s wedding warrants scrutiny.
Senator who called for investigation of the wedding payment
ALSO MENTIONED Donald Trump Jr., Subject of the proposed inquiry concerning payment for his wedding weekend; Robert Mueller, Special counsel whose earlier investigation is cited as background
Senator who called for investigation of the wedding payment
ALSO MENTIONED Donald Trump Jr., Subject of the proposed inquiry concerning payment for his wedding weekend; Robert Mueller, Special counsel whose earlier investigation is cited as background
