Republicans seeking to hold political leaders accountable should look within their own party instead of directing their ire toward Dem. Rep. Adam Schiff, according to a Democratic colleague.
New York Rep. Daniel Goldman (D), who said just last month that Republicans were choosing to side with "serial fraudster" George Santos by deciding not to expel him, spoke out Wednesday on the Republican-led effort to punish Schiff for statements he made about Trump's connections to Russia.
"Boy, is Adam Schiff powerful. He can at once be the chairman of the intelligence committee, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, manage and run the FBI, and be a judge ruling on FISA applications," Goldman said, sarcastically. "It is remarkable that he from his perch in Congress can do all of that."
Of course, Goldman added, "he didn't do any of that."
"All he did was properly impeach the president of the United States for his gross abuse of power," Goldman said.
After being granted extra time, Goldman said, "One of my colleagues says we will hold members accountable."
"You are the party of George Santos! Who are you holding accountable?" Goldman asked. "The guy is an alleged and acknowledged liar and indicted and you protect him every day. Don't lecture us with your protection of Donald Trump. It's pathetic and beneath you and beneath this body."