WASHINGTON - A court ruling expected on Monday could give cover to former national security advisor John Bolton and other administration officials to cooperate in the impeachment inquiry against US President Donald Trump, legal experts said.
A judge rejected a similar argument in 2008 in a fight over a subpoena issued to former President George W. Bush's White House Counsel. "It could be a warm embrace for those who want to testify but need a reason to do," said Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson."It would give political cover to those who want to come forward."
Mr Trump and his supporters have attacked the impeachment probe as politically motivated and called it a witch hunt. Others, including Mr McGhan, Mr Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, have so far refused to testify. Mr Bolton has joined a lawsuit filed by Mr Kupperman seeking a court ruling on whether he must comply with a congressional subpoena.
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