Pingree Co-Sponsors Legislation to Investigate President Trump's Russian Ties

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In the wake of Michael Flynn's resignation, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced that she is co-sponsoring legislation to create a bipartisan, independent, outside commission to fully investigate Russia's influence on the Trump Administration and the 2016 election. Pingree said the Protecting Our Democracy Act (HR 356) will provide Americans with much needed answers to President Trump's relationship with Russia and hold him accountable for jeopardizing national security.
"I've heard from thousands of concerned Mainers who feel less safe in President Trump's America. Even after his national security advisor resigned, President Trump has done nothing to dispel fears that he is indebted to Vladimir Putin and the Russian government. Americans deserve to know how tight Russia's financial, personal, and political grip is on President Trump."

Earlier this year, Congresswoman Pingree co-signed a letter led by Congressman Jared Huffman of California to outgoing Attorney General Loretta Lynch urging her to appoint a special counsel to investigate President-elect Trump's foreign interactions in violation of the Logan Act.

Last night, President Trump's National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, tendered his resignation after admitting that he had inappropriate conversations with Russia, which violated the Logan Act.

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