Pelosi Statement on White House’s Order to Federal Agencies to Withhold Information from Democrats

June 2, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following news reports that the White House is formally ordering federal agencies to ignore oversight requests issued by Democratic lawmakers:

"The White House's attempted gag order is the latest and most egregious attempt by the President to hide the truth from the American people.  From firing FBI Director James Comey in an effort to quash the Bureau's investigation into Trump-Russia ties to refusing to release his taxes returns, President Trump continues to wage an unprecedented campaign of dishonesty and secrecy.

"With this order, President Trump is making his disregard for transparency and his lack of respect for Congress's oversight role crystal clear.  Since day one, the Administration has refused to respond to hundreds of requests from Democrats on a range of issues critical to the health and security of the American people.

"Americans deserve answers.  The President needs to stop concealing the truth, and let Congress follow the facts wherever they lead."