Burchett accuses media of ‘double standard’ when covering missed subpoenas

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) accused the press of pointing “their cameras down immediately” after he suggested Bill and Hillary Clinton are benefiting from a double standard.

Burchett spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, following what was supposed to be the deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who did not appear before the House Oversight Committee. After comparing the Clintons to two advisers to President Donald Trump who also avoided a congressional deposition, Burchett alleged the press was not eager to film his comments.

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