Overview
- In a February interview with Vox/CAFE, Susan Rice said entities that "took a knee to Trump" would be "held accountable" if Democrats win future elections.
- Kennedy called the comments irresponsible and argued they suggest it is acceptable to use the law to harass political enemies.
- He characterized the remarks as payback and said he opposes political retaliation regardless of which party pursues it.
- Rice said companies should preserve documents and be ready for subpoenas as part of what she described as an accountability agenda.
- Rice did not respond to requests for comment, and other Republicans, including Rep. Derrick Van Orden, amplified criticism of her remarks.