White House struggles to get in synch on impeachment | TheHill

Trump’s own difficult-to-predict statements have only highlighted those concerns.On Friday, Trump declared there should not be public hearings because he believes the impeachment inquiry is a “hoax.” The comment cut against a concerted effort among Republicans on Capitol Hill and advisers at the White House to criticize the lack of transparency in the process thus far.Trump on Saturday suggested Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiImpeachment week: Trump probe hits crucial point Klobuchar: 'I have seen no reason why' Hunter Biden would need to testify Johnson dismisses testimony from White House officials contradicting Trump as 'just their impression' MORE (D-Calif.) be called to testify in the impeachment inquiry, an unrealistic request that may have detracted from the actual Republican witness list.The president on Monday accused House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam SchiffAdam Bennett SchiffImpeachment week: Trump probe hits crucial point This week: House kicks off public phase of impeachment inquiry Sunday shows — New impeachment phase dominates MORE (D-Calif.) of releasing “doctored” transcripts, a baseless claim that no Republican has backed up.White House press secretary Stephanie GrishamStephanie GrishamGiuliani associate says he sought to pressure Ukraine to investigate Bidens Rand Paul says Trump has 'every right' to withhold Ukraine aid over corruption The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump says Dems shouldn't hold public hearings MORE on Monday said the White House and House Republicans who will be able to question witnesses are “on the same page,” but did not offer specifics on how or whether they had coordinated.Still, some allies point to Trump’s ability to evade significant political consequences during former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerSpeier says impeachment inquiry shows 'very strong case of bribery' by Trump Gowdy: I '100 percent' still believe public congressional hearings are 'a circus' Comey: Mueller 'didn't succeed in his mission because there was inadequate transparency' MORE’s investigation as proof that there may be a method to the president’s mercurial tendencies.“When you look at his ability to push back on the Russia narrative ...