Politics

White House Defends Cook's Lawyer Amidst Committee Scrutiny

Updated 2026-10-14 18:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The White House defended Lisa Cook’s lawyer, who doubts the fairness of a committee investigation. President Trump called her an 'automatic no vote,' while his spokesman stated he is performing his constitutional duty.

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