Ted Cruz: “Obama was the one in charge who directed it [the alleged…”

“I guess presidents don't have. Presidents do have criminal immunity, but how do you make accountability if he was the guy that quarterbacked it? Well, look, the president, I think, directed it. Obama was the one in charge who directed it [the alleged reversal of statements about Russian interference]. But the people who have immediate liability are likely to be the people a little bit further down the food chain. Obama did not testify under oath anywhere, whereas his minions did.” (04:13–04:16)

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