This is likely why they need a distraction. It’s a coup that is being actively pushed by the GOP. They’re boxing POTUS in.
Date was late last night:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/bipartisan-senate-bill-aims-protect-special-counsels-job-49001867
<< Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent investigations.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware plan to introduce the legislation Thursday. The bill would allow any special counsel for the Department of Justice to challenge his or her removal in court, with a review by a three-judge panel within 14 days of the challenge.
The bill would be retroactive to May 17, 2017 — the day Mueller was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible ties to Donald Trump’s campaign. >>
I think you are correct.
Is this even legal???
< Is this even legal??? >
I don’t know. But I bet Jay Sekulow and Mark Levin will know. This news just broke this morning (I think) and all the movers and shakers have likely been tagged on twitter at the very least.
I’m still trying to figure out why McMaster still has a job at NSC. Ship him off to Afghanistan!