The request is the first time Republican lawmakers involved in the impeachment probe have formally asked Democrats to call witnesses
Washington — The top Republicans on the House committees pursuing the impeachment inquiry are demanding the public testimony of the whistleblower who reported concerns about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, as well as other officials referenced in the individual's complaint, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
"As the so-called impeachment inquiry gathers information that contradicts the employee's allegations, we ask that you arrange for the committees to receive public testimony from the employee and all individuals he or she relied upon in formulating the complaint," the lawmakers wrote. As members of the minority, House Republicans do not have the authority to call witnesses themselves, unless given the power to do so by the Democratic majority.
Story continuesRepublicans have sharply criticized Democrats over the process by which they are conducting the impeachment inquiry, decrying the use of closed-door hearings and alleged selective leaking of witness testimony. Democrats have largely dismissed Republicans' concerns and insisted the closed-door process is necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and prevent witnesses from coordinating their stories.
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