"Unless you send us (witnesses), we can only conclude that you're guilty because in America, innocent men don't conceal evidence… they are forthcoming and want to cooperate" pic.twitter.com/BPVpnP2yAL

I believe the Fifth Amendment was just repealed on live television

Has this guy ever read a Constitution?

Via Fox News:

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said Tuesday that if President Trump refuses to send the documents and witnesses that House Democrats requested in the impeachment inquiry, “We can only conclude that you’re guilty,” sparking critics on Twitter to accuse him of suggesting the president is guilty until proven innocent.

“In America, innocent men do not hide and conceal evidence,” Swalwell added, in his conversation with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. “They are forthcoming and they want to cooperate and the president is acting like a very guilty person right now.”

Among those objecting to Swalwell’s remarks was Ben Williamson, communications director for Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C.

“I believe the Fifth Amendment was just repealed on live television,” Williamson wrote.

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