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Mike Johnson: “The White House has suddenly refused to turn over documents…”

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Face the Nation full interview

Published January 7, 2024 | Video Starts at 26:24

The investigation has led to a certain point. The truth is being followed wherever it led, because that's the responsibility of Congress. And now the investigation is being impeded. The White House has suddenly refused to turn over documents that have been requested. and certain witnesses that are key to unwinding exactly what. So there are still some questions that must be answered. (26:24–26:29)

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Asserts that the White House has refused to provide requested documents.

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