Condoleeza Rice Tells Adam Schiff It’s Time to Wrap Up the Russian Collusion Witch Hunt

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Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice guest hosted on “The View” this week, and promptly told Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, that it’s time to “wrap it up” in regards to the Russian investigation.

“I know you’ve got a really hard job and I appreciate what you’re doing for the country, but I really hope you can wrap it up,” she said to Schiff. “The country needs to get back to business.”

Schiff seemed taken aback by Rice’s comments, his eyes widening as she spoke.

The exchange took place shortly after co-host Meghan McCain asked Schiff to name specific evidence he has seen to suggest there is a case to be made that the Trump campaign had colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.

“I think, at this time, it’s difficult for me and many Americans to differentiate between what is overhype and what isn’t,” McCain said.

“You have said on more than one occasion you have seen ample evidence of the Trump campaign’s Russia collusion,” she added. “Last March you said you had more than circumstantial evidence of collusion with Russia. What were you referring to and please be specific because if it’s true Americans have a right to know a year later what that is?”

Schiff said there’s ample evidence, then set about listing absolutely zero examples that actually bolstered his allegations.

“I certainly said there’s ample evidence of collusion,” Schiff said. “I never used the word treason. Only Steve Bannon used that word. If you look at the facts that are already in the public domain, they’re pretty damning starting with George Papadopoulos.”

Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, not colluding with the Russians.

“Is there enough [evidence] for Mueller to bring charges?” McCain pressed. “Because if it isn’t enough for Mueller to bring charges, what does that mean?”

“Bob Mueller will make the decision whether there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt to indict and convict people,” Schiff responded.

Rice told Schiff to get it done, it’s well past time.

“So that’s my greatest hope,” she said. “This gets done.”

Americans are also looking forward to the day this witch hunt gets wrapped up.

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