VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-05
“They will use their oversight authorities to harass the President, his family, cabinet officials, and they will seek to destroy our allies. You all will be a key line of defense in this fight.”
Steve Scalise · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-05
Scalise urged Republican committee chairs to serve as a line of defense against expected Democrat investigations targeting the President and his allies.
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