House Impeaches Trump For Insurrection With Support From These GOP Members
4 years, 2 months ago

House Impeaches Trump For Insurrection With Support From These GOP Members

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A growing chorus of congressional Republicans announced their support for the impeachment of President Donald Trump this week, a remarkable turn for a party that has been marching in lockstep with him for years. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler Herrera Beutler said Trump directly “incited a riot aiming to halt the peaceful transfer of power” and said she, too, would vote to impeach him. Our country needed a leader, and President Trump failed to fulfill his oath of office.” My full statement on the House impeachment vote: pic.twitter.com/X74Sgq1Nqu — Rep. Dan Newhouse January 13, 2021 Rep. Peter Meijer Newly elected Meijer said Wednesday that he would vote “with a heavy heart” to impeach Trump. “President Trump betrayed his oath of office by seeking to undermine our constitutional process, and he bears responsibility for inciting the insurrection we suffered last week,” he said in a statement. pic.twitter.com/SREfFp0nd2 — Rep. Peter Meijer January 13, 2021 Rep. Anthony Gonzalez In a statement announcing his support for impeachment, Gonzalez said “our democracy has been shaken” because of Trump’s actions.

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Trump’s Pardons For His Jan. 6 Mob Complete The Rewriting Of His Coup Attempt
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Pardons For His Jan. 6 Mob Complete The Rewriting Of His Coup Attempt

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday. Within hours of swearing to protect and defend the Constitution in his oath of office, Trump on Monday freed from federal prison hundreds of his followers who had been convicted of beating, kicking, punching, bear-spraying and otherwise attacking police officers to help …

House Delivers Articles Of Impeachment Against Alejandro Mayorkas To Senate
10 months, 3 weeks ago

House Delivers Articles Of Impeachment Against Alejandro Mayorkas To Senate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Republican-led House delivered its articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, setting the stage for the swearing in of senators as jurors in a trial on Wednesday. U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Mark Green and other impeachment managers carry the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security …

US elections: McConnell weighs endorsing Trump in a stark turnaround since Jan 6 Capitol riot
1 year ago

US elections: McConnell weighs endorsing Trump in a stark turnaround since Jan 6 Capitol riot

New Indian Express  

Taken together, it lays bare the lengths that McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader and an ever-calculating politician, will go as he works to win back Republican control of the Senate in what could be among his final acts in power. In the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, key Republicans, including McConnell, signalled unequivocally they were …

Ex-US President Donald Trump behind 2021 Capitol insurrection, finds investigating committee
2 years, 2 months ago

Ex-US President Donald Trump behind 2021 Capitol insurrection, finds investigating committee

India TV News  

Capitol attack: In a major setback for former US President Donald Trump, a final report released by the House January 6 committee, indicted him as the main accused behind the massive attack on Capitol Hill. After speaking with election officials from several states, the committee said that Georgia's call was “one element of a larger and more comprehensive effort — …

Donald Trump ‘lit that fire’ of Capitol insurrection: January 6 report
2 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump ‘lit that fire’ of Capitol insurrection: January 6 report

The Hindu  

The House January 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol, concluding an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection two years ago. Editorial | Threat to democracy: …

Landmark Jan. 6 report concludes Trump intentionally misled and provoked insurrectionists
2 years, 2 months ago

Landmark Jan. 6 report concludes Trump intentionally misled and provoked insurrectionists

LA Times  

The House Jan. 6 committee displays an image of former President Trump on Monday during its final hearing. The long-anticipated, 845-page report of eight chapters from the House select committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection provides a road map for potential criminal charges against Trump and others. “As you read this report, please consider this: Vice President Pence, along …

Editorial: The Jan. 6 committee accused Trump of inciting an insurrection. He should be charged for it.
2 years, 2 months ago

Editorial: The Jan. 6 committee accused Trump of inciting an insurrection. He should be charged for it.

LA Times  

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol voted Monday to urge the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against former President Trump, including insurrection. The decision of the House Jan. 6 committee to recommend that the Justice Department pursue potential criminal charges against Donald J. Trump is not binding on the department, which in …

Republican who voted to impeach Trump defeated in South Carolina
2 years, 9 months ago

Republican who voted to impeach Trump defeated in South Carolina

Al Jazeera  

Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Capitol riot, lost his re-election bid in South Carolina. Republican US Representative Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the January 6 Capitol riot, has lost his re-election bid in South Carolina, while a second Republican incumbent targeted by the former president prevailed. Trump-backed candidate Russell Fry defeated …

Trump brags as Republican who voted to impeach him retires: “4 down and 6 to go”
2 years, 11 months ago

Trump brags as Republican who voted to impeach him retires: “4 down and 6 to go”

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump celebrated the retirement of Republican Representative Fred …

Donald Trump's News Conference on Jan 6 to Mark Capitol Riot Anniversary
3 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump's News Conference on Jan 6 to Mark Capitol Riot Anniversary

News 18  

Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he will hold a news conference in Florida on January 6, the anniversary of the violent storming of Congress by his supporters. The 75-year-old former president said he would discuss the November 2020 election and repeated his false claims that he defeated Joe Biden. He said the House of Representatives committee of “highly partisan political …

Donald Trump Justifies Capitol Riot, Says Election Was The 'Real Insurrection'
3 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump Justifies Capitol Riot, Says Election Was The 'Real Insurrection'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified the Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, calling it a legitimate protest against a rigged election. In a statement, Trump targeted Congress’ bipartisan select committee investigating the attack, which involved a horde of his supporters storming the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 …

Trump whines about 'Harassment Subpoenas' after Capitol riot committee demands his former aides testify
3 years, 5 months ago

Trump whines about 'Harassment Subpoenas' after Capitol riot committee demands his former aides testify

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday put out a new statement complaining about the House select committee on the January 6th Capitol riots slapping four of his former administration officials with subpoenas. "The 'Unselect Committee' of highly partisan politicians, a similar group that perpetrated the now proven lie of Russia, Russia, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax …

Democrats name Republican Trump critic to Capitol riot panel
3 years, 7 months ago

Democrats name Republican Trump critic to Capitol riot panel

Al Jazeera  

Democratic Party leader Nancy Pelosi has named a Republican legislator critical of former President Donald Trump to a panel set to investigate the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol building in January. Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, on Sunday named Republican Adam Kinzinger to a special committee probing the January 6 riot in Washington, DC by …

Trump Orders RNC To Stop Using His Name For Fundraising
4 years ago

Trump Orders RNC To Stop Using His Name For Fundraising

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Attorneys for former President Donald Trump sent letters on Friday to the Republican National Committee and the other leading GOP organizations ordering them to stop using his name and image on fundraising emails and merchandise without his express permission. The cease and desist notices were also sent to the National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican …

Police Uncover 'Possible Plot' by Militia to Breach US Capitol on March 4
4 years ago

Police Uncover 'Possible Plot' by Militia to Breach US Capitol on March 4

News 18  

Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. “The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for …

Trump blasts GOP lawmakers who voted to impeach: ‘Get rid of them all’
4 years ago

Trump blasts GOP lawmakers who voted to impeach: ‘Get rid of them all’

LA Times  

Making his first public appearance since leaving office not six weeks ago, former President Trump lashed out Sunday at his successor — and some fellow Republicans — during a fact-challenged and grievance-laden speech in which he teased another presidential run in three years. Referring to the group as “Republicans In Name Only,” or “RINOs,” Trump told supporters the more independent …

Trump acquitted of inciting deadly US Capitol riot after second impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump acquitted of inciting deadly US Capitol riot after second impeachment trial

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a floor speech shortly following the Senate’s vote to acquit Mr Trump, Senate …

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'

ABC  

Former US president Donald Trump says the Senate impeachment trial has been another phase of the "greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country". Key points: Donald Trump thanked his supporters in the US House and Senate Seven Republicans voted to convict him, making it the most bipartisan vote in the history of presidential impeachments Mr Trump's lawyers throughout the …

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump
4 years, 1 month ago

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

LA Times  

Donald Trump’s acquittal at his second impeachment trial may not be the final word on whether he’s to blame for the deadly Capitol riot. “President Trump is still liable for everything he did while he was in office, as an ordinary citizen, unless the statute of limitations has run,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said after that vote. He also …

Senate Votes To Acquit Donald Trump For Inciting Insurrection
4 years, 1 month ago

Senate Votes To Acquit Donald Trump For Inciting Insurrection

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump on Saturday for the second time, letting him off the hook for inciting his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol a little more than five weeks ago, leading to an insurrection that left five people dead and imperiled the lives of his vice president, countless lawmakers, staffers, …

Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

US Senate fails to muster enough votes to convict the former president in his historic second impeachment trial. Former US President Donald Trump has been acquitted on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in relation to the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol. Trump, for his part, released a statement calling the trial “yet another phase of the …

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
4 years, 1 month ago

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial. The Democratic House members acting as prosecutors drew a direct line Thursday …

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
4 years, 1 month ago

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

India TV News  

Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial. The Democratic House members acting as prosecutors drew a direct line Thursday from Trump’s …

Democrats Warn Trump Could Incite More Violence
4 years, 1 month ago

Democrats Warn Trump Could Incite More Violence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democratic impeachment managers warned the Senate Thursday that convicting Donald Trump isn’t just about blocking him from the White House ― it’s also about the prospect of him running and losing again. Greg Gianforte for body-slamming a reporter, saying, “Any guy that can do a body slam — he’s my kind of guy.” In 2019, Trump made …

If Trump Wasn’t Calling for Insurrection, What Was He Doing?
55 years, 2 months ago

If Trump Wasn’t Calling for Insurrection, What Was He Doing?

Slate  

Donald Trump’s lawyers face a challenge as they begin his defense at this week’s Senate impeachment trial. In their trial brief, the defense attorneys point out that Trump’s Jan. 6 remarks never explicitly called for “an insurrection, a riot, criminal action, or any acts of physical violence.” At worst, the brief argues, Trump was “misunderstood” by the thugs who subsequently …

US Senate begins impeachment trial, Democrats make their case against Trump
4 years, 1 month ago

US Senate begins impeachment trial, Democrats make their case against Trump

India TV News  

The United States Senate began the impeachment trial of Donald Trump on Wednesday with impeachment managers from the Democrats-controlled House of Representatives made a strong case against the former president accusing him of inciting insurrection. Led by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a battery of his party colleagues from the House of Representatives alleged that Trump incited his supporters for violence …

“If That’s Not an Impeachable Offense, Then There Is No Such Thing”
55 years, 2 months ago

“If That’s Not an Impeachable Offense, Then There Is No Such Thing”

Slate  

Former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial was supposed to get underway on Tuesday with dry historical and constitutional arguments about the Senate’s jurisdiction, as the trial addressed Trump’s opening legal argument that the Framers hadn’t intended for impeachment to apply to former officials. Raskin opened by describing how Trump’s jurisdictional claim would open impeachment to a “secret January exception” never …

Trump Claimed Election 'Rigged' Or 'Stolen' Over 100 Times Ahead Of Capitol Riot
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump Claimed Election 'Rigged' Or 'Stolen' Over 100 Times Ahead Of Capitol Riot

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Then-President Donald Trump falsely claimed more than 100 times that Democrats had “rigged” or “stolen” the 2020 election ahead of January’s deadly insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol, a HuffPost analysis found. Other Republicans ― even those who have helped spread the “Big Lie” of a stolen election ― have denounced Trump’s rhetoric but said they don’t …

Democrats fire back at Trump’s lawyers ahead of impeachment trial, saying he ‘betrayed the American people’
4 years, 1 month ago

Democrats fire back at Trump’s lawyers ahead of impeachment trial, saying he ‘betrayed the American people’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democratic impeachment managers have responded to a brief filed on …

READ: Trump's Impeachment Defense Brief
4 years, 1 month ago

READ: Trump's Impeachment Defense Brief

NPR  

READ: Trump's Impeachment Defense Brief Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Former President Donald Trump's lawyers dismiss the impeachment case against him as "political theater," rejecting the premise that he incited the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. In a brief filed on Monday, the team said Trump did …

Trump ‘singularly responsible’ for riots after aiming ‘loaded cannon’ at Capitol, impeachment managers say in brief
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump ‘singularly responsible’ for riots after aiming ‘loaded cannon’ at Capitol, impeachment managers say in brief

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The nine Democratic House impeachment managers laid out their case …

Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'

Firstpost  

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted in his impeachment trial as the Democrats failed to garner enough support required from Republican Senators. The Democrats who have impeached Trump in the House charging him with “incitement of insurrection,” needs two-thirds of the vote for the Senate impeachment. I think that was a test vote,” Republican Senator …

Rumoured 2024 GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley says Trump needs a ‘break’ and shouldn’t be impeached
4 years, 1 month ago

Rumoured 2024 GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley says Trump needs a ‘break’ and shouldn’t be impeached

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the United Nations …

Supporters' Words May Haunt Trump At Impeachment Trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Supporters' Words May Haunt Trump At Impeachment Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The words of Donald Trump supporters who are accused of participating in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot may end up being used against him in his Senate impeachment trial as he faces the charge of inciting a violent insurrection. FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo supporters of President Donald Trump are confronted …

Supporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Supporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The words of Donald Trump supporters who are accused of participating in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot may end up being used against him in his Senate impeachment trial as he faces the charge of inciting a violent insurrection. Chanley’s lawyer unsuccessfully lobbied for a pardon for his client before Trump’s term ended, saying Chansley “felt like he …

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy backs away from blaming Trump for Capitol insurrection
4 years, 1 month ago

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy backs away from blaming Trump for Capitol insurrection

LA Times  

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday that former President Trump’s words at a rally did not incite the violent mob that invaded the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, contradicting his previous comments that Trump bore responsibility for the insurrection that resulted in five deaths. These facts require immediate action by President Trump.” McCarthy, who was unavailable for comment late …

McConnell: Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol siege, mob was fed lies
4 years, 1 month ago

McConnell: Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol siege, mob was fed lies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not yet sent the sole article of impeachment to the Senate, which will launch …

Mitch McConnell says Donald Trump 'PROVOKED' US Capitol riots
4 years, 1 month ago

Mitch McConnell says Donald Trump 'PROVOKED' US Capitol riots

Daily Mail  

Mitch McConnell denounced Donald Trump Tuesday, saying that the president was responsible for 'provoking' the MAGA mob who stormed the Capitol and murdered a police officer. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said during remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday that Donald Trump 'provoked' the crowd who stormed the Capitol two weeks ago is his most outright denunciation of the president to …

Top US Republican says Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol mob
4 years, 1 month ago

Top US Republican says Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol mob

Al Jazeera  

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the crowd of Trump supporters who attacked the US Congress on January 6 were “violent criminals” who were “fed lies” and “provoked” by President Donald Trump. Speaking to the US Senate on Tuesday, McConnell’s remarks are his strongest condemnation of President Trump’s role in the January 6 attack by Trump’s supporters on the US …

What Donald Trump's second impeachment and the Capitol riots tell us about the Republican party's loyalty to the President
4 years, 2 months ago

What Donald Trump's second impeachment and the Capitol riots tell us about the Republican party's loyalty to the President

ABC  

After four years of tearing itself in two over the question of how to beat the rise of Trumpism, the Democratic party has never looked more united — and you could say it's because of Trumpism. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the next day that the party would fight to remove Donald Trump's presidential power. The House impeachment vote …

House impeaches Donald Trump for inciting a bloody insurrection at the US Capitol
4 years, 2 months ago

House impeaches Donald Trump for inciting a bloody insurrection at the US Capitol

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Donald Trump must be held accountable.” Mr McConnell, who will be relegated to minority …

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment
4 years, 2 months ago

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment

India TV News  

Ten Republicans — including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. While he’s not sure if Trump’s Jan. 6 speech amounted to incitement of a riot, “any reasonable person could see the potential for violence,” Rice said. Katko, a former federal prosecutor who represents the Syracuse area, said allowing Trump “to incite this attack without consequence″ would be “a direct threat …

Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invoked Abraham Lincoln and the Bible, imploring lawmakers to uphold their oath to defend …

In reversal, US Rep. Tom Rice of SC votes to impeach Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

In reversal, US Rep. Tom Rice of SC votes to impeach Trump

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina was one of only 10 House Republican to join with Democrats on Wednesday in voting to impeach President Donald Trump, a stunning reversal from his position just days earlier. In a statement released Wednesday evening, Rice said he didn’t know if Trump’s speech “amounted to incitement of a riot, but …

State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump

NPR  

State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/AP Chip Somodevilla/AP Some Republicans who broke from the GOP to back the Democrats' historic second impeachment resolution for President Trump are facing heat from their local Republican parties for how they voted. The Conservative Party of New York State said the …

4 Ways President Trump's 2nd Impeachment Will Change Washington
4 years, 2 months ago

4 Ways President Trump's 2nd Impeachment Will Change Washington

NPR  

4 Ways President Trump's 2nd Impeachment Will Change Washington Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP One week after a violent mob breached the U.S. Capitol, threatened lawmakers and forced evacuations, members returned to the House floor. The House of Representatives approved one article of impeachment Wednesday against President Trump for "incitement of insurrection," with 10 Republicans joining …

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump

NPR  

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images Ten Republicans crossed President Trump on Wednesday and voted to impeach him for "incitement of insurrection." But for Newhouse, who has served since 2015 and has not been a prominent member, it was clear: "The mob was inflamed by …

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment
4 years, 2 months ago

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ten Republicans — including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. While he’s not sure if Trump’s Jan. 6 speech amounted to incitement of a riot, “any reasonable person could see the potential for violence,” Rice said. Katko, a former federal prosecutor who represents the Syracuse area, said allowing Trump “to incite this attack without consequence’’ would be “a …

Trump’s wall of GOP support breaks during impeachment vote
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s wall of GOP support breaks during impeachment vote

Associated Press  

The unbreakable wall of Republican support that encouraged and enabled Donald Trump’s norm-shattering presidency cracked on Wednesday. “The president bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters,” said House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who has been a staunch Trump ally. More ominously for Trump, McConnell believes Trump committed impeachable offenses and considers Democrats’ impeachment drive an opportunity …

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time on January 13, charged with “ incitement of insurrection ” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. She said of Mr. Trump: “He must go, he is a clear and present danger to …

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