By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/white-house-speaks-out-during-impeachment-hearing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter White House speaks out on Day 3 of impeachment hearings Politics Nov 19, 2019 10:38 AM EDT The White House is responding to Tuesday’s House impeachment proceedings in real time, stepping up pushback after facing criticism that it wasn’t doing enough to defend the president. The White House sent out five “rapid response” emails to reporters before the witnesses were even sworn in for questioning. And the notes continued throughout the proceedings to defend President Donald Trump and try to undermine the credibility of the witnesses appearing. MORE: A guide to the impeachment hearings Administration officials were also participating Tuesday in an event for regional reporters. Press secretary Stephanie Grisham tweeted that, “While the dems cry impeachment we are speaking to the country w regional media interviews focused on @POTUS balanced trade agenda.” Trump has been silent on Twitter so far, but has a Cabinet meeting scheduled later Tuesday morning. By — Associated Press Associated Press
The White House is responding to Tuesday’s House impeachment proceedings in real time, stepping up pushback after facing criticism that it wasn’t doing enough to defend the president. The White House sent out five “rapid response” emails to reporters before the witnesses were even sworn in for questioning. And the notes continued throughout the proceedings to defend President Donald Trump and try to undermine the credibility of the witnesses appearing. MORE: A guide to the impeachment hearings Administration officials were also participating Tuesday in an event for regional reporters. Press secretary Stephanie Grisham tweeted that, “While the dems cry impeachment we are speaking to the country w regional media interviews focused on @POTUS balanced trade agenda.” Trump has been silent on Twitter so far, but has a Cabinet meeting scheduled later Tuesday morning.