"If you believe - and I think a lot of these people do sincerely believe that Donald Trump was and is an existential threat to democracy - you can rationalize anything, including sometimes doing undemocratic things, which I think is what this person is talking about."
For Republicans, it's long been Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, whose husband, Paul, is a prolific stock trader. 'I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information,' Trump recently told TIME.
Fernandes Anderson, seen in surveillance footage moving furniture from City Hall before pleading guilty to charges, faces a year in jail and restitution.
Rep. Grijalva's statement about President Trump's decision came posthumously, raising ethical questions about the communication from his account and sparking criticism from political opponents.
While it is possible that Cheney operated in a grey area ethically, my conclusion is that Cheney was acting within her role as a member of Congress. This dimension is often complicated for those in dual roles like lawyers in Congress. It's a delicate balance, as the Bar has generally required adherence to strict ethical norms, but the political ramifications could complicate any push to pursue allegations against Cheney.