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March 4, 2025
'A Punching Bag Hearing': Here's What to Expect When Mayor Wu Testifies Before Congress About Immigration
The Boston Globe
Congressional Investigations attorney Christopher Armstrong was quoted in a Boston Globe article discussing the challenges witnesses face during high-stakes congressional hearings. Mr. Armstrong described such events as "punching bag hearings," explaining that their intention is often to scrutinize and challenge the witness. He also advised avoiding dramatic moments that could become viral, as these can be detrimental to the witness' position.
"It's very difficult to win a hearing. It's easy to lose one, as a witness," he said.
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