Politicians have 'no role' in police decisions: Freeland on Rebel News arrest
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says politicians have no say in the operational decisions made by police — and that is why she has nothing more to say about the arrest of a Rebel News personality.
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![Rebel News personality David Menzies was arrested by police Monday after asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland questions at an event to mark the downing of Flight PS752. Rebel News personality David Menzies was arrested by police Monday after asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland questions at an event to mark the downing of Flight PS752.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7078581.1704825103!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/david-menzies-rebel-news.jpg)
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says politicians have no say in the operational decisions made by police — and that is why she has nothing more to say about the arrest of a Rebel News personality.