STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Lead Democrat on the Committee on House Administration—issued the below statement following the announcement of formal charges filed against Representative LaMonica McIver (D, NJ-10):

"The charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver are a direct attack on Congress’s duty to conduct oversight of the Trump administration.

"I stand with my colleague—and with every Member fighting to serve the American people without fear. These politically motived charges need to be dropped."

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