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Congresswoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), the former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, was sternly rebuked on Twitter Saturday after she called for an investigation into Russia's "influence" on American democracy.
"We need an open, bipartisan investigation of Russian influence on our democracy and the White House," Wasserman Schultz tweeted, linking to a story from ProPublica about Trump's tax returns.
We need an open, bipartisan investigation of Russian influence on our democracy and the White House https://t.co/oXTZmLFvc5— Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@Debbie Wasserman Schultz) 1489267270.0
Many found Wasserman Schultz's call for an investigation into Trump's administration sort of ironic. After all, Wasserman Schultz herself was found to be behind an alleged conspiracy that rigged last year's Democratic presidential primary to ensure that Hillary Clinton became the DNC's nominee.
The conspiracy was revealed in a series of email leaks by WikiLeaks. Many, especially Democrats, also believe Wasserman Schultz is the reason Donald Trump is president and Clinton is not.
So naturally, Twitter found that Wasserman Schultz's call for an investigation lacked self-awareness:
@DWStweets 1st we need open bipartisan investigation on your rigging of 2016 dem primary. Please stop gaslighting people— Irene Potashner (@Irene Potashner) 1489270040.0
@DWStweets @ProPublica how about an OPEN bipartisan investigation on your DNC involvement Debbie!— Robert DerMgrdichian (@Robert DerMgrdichian) 1489267715.0
@DWStweets You still can't get over the fact that it was your choice of candidate that lost you the election. It was her turn! Remember?— Scott S (@Scott S) 1489299060.0
@DWStweets retire...... .u lost us dems millions of votes.....— HotLiberalGuy (@HotLiberalGuy) 1489267498.0
@DWStweets @ProPublica https://t.co/d6aSCtG4ZT— Korra (@Korra) 1489269361.0
@DWStweets We need an open investigation into your corruption and collusion with the Clinton campaign that got Trump elected— Todd Appel 🌹 (@Todd Appel 🌹) 1489325692.0
@DWStweets You are part of the problem! You played a roll in electing Trump.. You are complicit in all that go wrong moving forward— BostonJeff (@BostonJeff) 1489267488.0
@DWStweets need an open investigation on the DNC— Rick Farrow (@Rick Farrow) 1489286553.0
@DWStweets I think we need investigation into you. I know Sociopath when I see one.— Big ZO 💫 (@Big ZO 💫) 1489275199.0
After the emails were revealed last summer showing the DNC rigged their primary, Wasserman Schultz resigned. Former labor secretary Tom Perez was elected DNC chairman last month.
