A Special Counsel? I think Andrew Weissman could use the work.Did Nixon get to sit in on the Watergate investigation of Archibald Cox etc?Were any of them impeachment related?They will be free to change the rules when they become the majority. The was no outside counsel allowed for the WH defense during the GOP's multiple investigations where they subpoenaed witnesses and held hearing behind closed door.
The answer is HECK NO
Did Clinton get to sit in on the Kenneth Starr investigation and testimony questioning of witnesses?
The answer is no, of course not.
We could solve your right wing talking point/spin, by having an independent Counsel appointed to investigate, that reports and turns all of it over to Congress.... it would still be done in complete secrecy....though....while investigating and gathering evidence... ?