It’s time to demand an independent investigation of Russia’s role in the 2016 presidential election, and the connection to the Trump campaign.
The American people need to know the truth about Russian interference and Trump campaign involvement. High-level members of President Trump’s staff lied about contacts with Russians during the campaign and transition period. We need an explanation for this secrecy about contacts with a country that is our adversary.
We need an independent investigation because the congressional investigations are not adequate. The Republican leader of the House investigation was forced to step down and is now under investigation. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden reported that he has serious concerns about the progress of the Senate investigation. It is clear that Congress is not able to effectively conduct an unbiased investigation.
An NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll reported that 73 percent of Americans want an independent commission to investigate Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election. Congress can create a special commission and should do so immediately. Contact Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and ask her to support H.R. 356 to establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.
