Kristen McDonald Rivet: “If the president were in favor of releasing these, he could…”

“As we've reported, President Donald Trump has signaled that he would sign the bill if it clears the House and Senate. If the president were in favor of releasing these, he could just order it. It does not require a congressional act. The congressional act is happening. This vote is happening. Because he refused to release those statements, the bill now moves on to the Senate and if approved there, the president's desk.” (01:23–01:31)

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