House Subpoenas Former White House Aide Rob Porter

The transcript discusses the involvement of former White House aide Rob Porter, ex-Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, and former deputy chief of staff Rick Dearborn in the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into possible obstruction of justice by President Trump. The committee seeks their testimonies, as they are mentioned in Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The White House is expected to resist compliance with subpoenas, citing legal immunity for presidential aides.

Who is Porter and what role did he serve in the White House?

What allegations led to Porter's resignation from the White House?

What is the significance of the testimony set for September 17th?

What does the House Judiciary Committee hope to achieve by seeking testimony from Porter and others?

What argument is the White House likely to use to block Porter's compliance with the subpoena?