John Bolton Says He Will Testify
in Impeachment Trial if Subpoenaed.
President Donald Trump's
former national security advisor
made the statement on Monday.
... since my testimony is once again at issue ... I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared
to testify, John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor,
via CNN.
Bolton has first-hand knowledge of several
of the instances that were front and center of
the House's impeachment case against the president.
He was not subpoenaed to
testify before the House committee.
Bolton's statement renews pressure
on Senate Majority Leader Mitch
McConnell to allow witnesses to be
called during the Senate impeachment trial.
Because he likely has more than enough
Senate votes to acquit the president,
McConnell has indicated he is seeking an
expedited trial without calling witnesses.
This has led to a stall in
the impeachment process. .
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
has refused to send the articles of
impeachment to the Senate until both
parties agree on Senate trial terms.
Before releasing his
statement, Bolton forewarned
McConnell about his willingness to testify. .
The White House
received no forewarning.