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Trump slams impeachment inquiry announcement as 'Witch Hunt' – as it happened Trump lashes out as impeachment inquiry announced – as it happened
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Well, it’s been a wild ride, but it’s time for me to wrap up the liveblog for today. Thanks for following along.Well, it’s been a wild ride, but it’s time for me to wrap up the liveblog for today. Thanks for following along.
For more analysis, read Lauren Gambino’s piece summarizing the significance of House speaker and San Francisco representative Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment declaration:For more analysis, read Lauren Gambino’s piece summarizing the significance of House speaker and San Francisco representative Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment declaration:
Pelosi announces impeachment inquiry into Trump over Ukraine scandalPelosi announces impeachment inquiry into Trump over Ukraine scandal
Of course, Congress has already been probing various aspects of Trump’s campaign, his businesses and his conduct as president. Pelosi’s formal announcement, won’t really change the progress of the investigations — but it does add a sense of urgency and gravity to House democrats as they weigh evidence.Of course, Congress has already been probing various aspects of Trump’s campaign, his businesses and his conduct as president. Pelosi’s formal announcement, won’t really change the progress of the investigations — but it does add a sense of urgency and gravity to House democrats as they weigh evidence.
For more on how the impeachment works, read Tom McCarthy’s explainer:For more on how the impeachment works, read Tom McCarthy’s explainer:
Impeachment: how does it work and what happens next?Impeachment: how does it work and what happens next?
Pelosi and other Democrats members of Congress who resisted an impeachment inquiry were convinced by new allegations that Trump pressured Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate his 2020 rival and former Vice President Joe Biden and his son.Pelosi and other Democrats members of Congress who resisted an impeachment inquiry were convinced by new allegations that Trump pressured Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate his 2020 rival and former Vice President Joe Biden and his son.
This is a remarkable juxtaposition, via @axios. pic.twitter.com/SJwWEfBSKrThis is a remarkable juxtaposition, via @axios. pic.twitter.com/SJwWEfBSKr
There is no evidence that either Biden did anything wrong.There is no evidence that either Biden did anything wrong.
Why is the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower scandal so serious?Why is the Trump-Ukraine whistleblower scandal so serious?
Officials within the Trump administration tried to prevent Trump from meeting with or calling Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky out of concern that Trump would use such occasions as opportunities to press Zelensky to get intel on Joe Biden, according to the Washington Post:Officials within the Trump administration tried to prevent Trump from meeting with or calling Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky out of concern that Trump would use such occasions as opportunities to press Zelensky to get intel on Joe Biden, according to the Washington Post:
“An awful lot of people were trying to keep a meeting from happening for the reason that it would not be focused on Ukraine-U.S. relations,” one former official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter.“An awful lot of people were trying to keep a meeting from happening for the reason that it would not be focused on Ukraine-U.S. relations,” one former official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter.
White House officials disputed these accounts, saying that no such concerns were raised in National Security Council meetings and that Trump’s focus was on urging Ukraine to root out corruption. A White House spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.White House officials disputed these accounts, saying that no such concerns were raised in National Security Council meetings and that Trump’s focus was on urging Ukraine to root out corruption. A White House spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
Once it became known that a whistleblower had complained about Trump’s behavior...Once it became known that a whistleblower had complained about Trump’s behavior...
U.S. officials described an atmosphere of intense pressure inside the NSC and other departments since the existence of the whistleblower complaint became known, with some officials facing suspicion that they had a hand either in the complaint or in relaying damaging information to the whistleblower, whose identity has not been revealed and who is entitled to legal protection.U.S. officials described an atmosphere of intense pressure inside the NSC and other departments since the existence of the whistleblower complaint became known, with some officials facing suspicion that they had a hand either in the complaint or in relaying damaging information to the whistleblower, whose identity has not been revealed and who is entitled to legal protection.
One official — speaking, like others, on the condition of anonymity — described the climate as verging on “bloodletting.”One official — speaking, like others, on the condition of anonymity — described the climate as verging on “bloodletting.”
Trump has fanned this dynamic with his own denunciations of the whistleblower and thinly veiled suggestions that the person should be outed. “Is he on our Country’s side. Where does he come from,” Trump tweeted this week.Trump has fanned this dynamic with his own denunciations of the whistleblower and thinly veiled suggestions that the person should be outed. “Is he on our Country’s side. Where does he come from,” Trump tweeted this week.
The story also noted that Trump officials were concerned that the president’s lawyer and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was pursuing a “shadow agenda” with Ukraine that went against the administration’s stance:The story also noted that Trump officials were concerned that the president’s lawyer and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was pursuing a “shadow agenda” with Ukraine that went against the administration’s stance:
“Rudy — he did all of this,” one U.S. official said. “This s---show that we’re in — it’s him injecting himself into the process.”“Rudy — he did all of this,” one U.S. official said. “This s---show that we’re in — it’s him injecting himself into the process.”
Although impeachment appears to be preoccupying the president, his administration did announce some new policy today:Although impeachment appears to be preoccupying the president, his administration did announce some new policy today:
The US Agency for International Development announced today that it will be more than tripling aid to Venezuela. For the first time, the US will be directly funding Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in his bid to topple the socialist administration of Nicolás Maduro.The US Agency for International Development announced today that it will be more than tripling aid to Venezuela. For the first time, the US will be directly funding Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó in his bid to topple the socialist administration of Nicolás Maduro.
The AP reports:The AP reports:
The funding was mostly repurposed from aid originally earmarked for Honduras and Guatemala that President Donald Trump cut last year after accusing the Central American countries of failing to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S.The funding was mostly repurposed from aid originally earmarked for Honduras and Guatemala that President Donald Trump cut last year after accusing the Central American countries of failing to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S.
The funding boost shows the level of U.S. support for Guaidó, who has drawn recognition as Venezuela’s rightful leader by more than 50 nations. But he has been unable to translate the international support and popularity at home into real power capable of helping regular Venezuelans suffering from hyperinflation and an economic collapse akin to the destruction wrought by war.The funding boost shows the level of U.S. support for Guaidó, who has drawn recognition as Venezuela’s rightful leader by more than 50 nations. But he has been unable to translate the international support and popularity at home into real power capable of helping regular Venezuelans suffering from hyperinflation and an economic collapse akin to the destruction wrought by war.
Reports are trickling in that Donald Trump may allow congress to see the whistleblower report and meet with the whistleblower who filed a complaint having to do with Trump’s efforts to get the Ukrainian government to investigate Joe Biden and his son.Reports are trickling in that Donald Trump may allow congress to see the whistleblower report and meet with the whistleblower who filed a complaint having to do with Trump’s efforts to get the Ukrainian government to investigate Joe Biden and his son.
The New York Times reports that the administration, which originally barred access to the whistleblower complaint, may be working on a deal to allow the whistleblower to meet with congress.The New York Times reports that the administration, which originally barred access to the whistleblower complaint, may be working on a deal to allow the whistleblower to meet with congress.
Intelligence community lawyers sent a letter to the whistle-blower on Monday, indicating that the office was trying to work out the issues that would allow the whistle-blower to speak with Congress, according to a person briefed on the matter. Andrew P. Bakaj, a lawyer for the whistle-blower, had sent a letter to the director of national intelligence on Monday, saying that his client wanted to meet with members of Congress but needed the office’s approval.Intelligence community lawyers sent a letter to the whistle-blower on Monday, indicating that the office was trying to work out the issues that would allow the whistle-blower to speak with Congress, according to a person briefed on the matter. Andrew P. Bakaj, a lawyer for the whistle-blower, had sent a letter to the director of national intelligence on Monday, saying that his client wanted to meet with members of Congress but needed the office’s approval.
Intelligence community lawyers have had discussions with the White House and the Justice Department officials about how the whistle-blower can share his complaint without infringing on issues like executive privilege.Intelligence community lawyers have had discussions with the White House and the Justice Department officials about how the whistle-blower can share his complaint without infringing on issues like executive privilege.
Politico is reporting that the White House may release the complaint to congress:Politico is reporting that the White House may release the complaint to congress:
The White House is preparing to release to Congress by the end of the week both the whistleblower complaint and the Inspector General report that are at the center of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, according to a senior administration official, reversing its position after withholding the documents from lawmakers.The White House is preparing to release to Congress by the end of the week both the whistleblower complaint and the Inspector General report that are at the center of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, according to a senior administration official, reversing its position after withholding the documents from lawmakers.
And according to NBC, Trump also called Pelosi in an attempt to get her to back away from impeachment:And according to NBC, Trump also called Pelosi in an attempt to get her to back away from impeachment:
The exact words I was given were that Trump said he’d like to “figure this out.”Pelosi said: “Tell your people to obey the law.” https://t.co/p8VHHV5GfNThe exact words I was given were that Trump said he’d like to “figure this out.”Pelosi said: “Tell your people to obey the law.” https://t.co/p8VHHV5GfN
Democratic presidential candidates have backed Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment announcement, including former secretary of housing and urban development Julián Castro:Democratic presidential candidates have backed Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment announcement, including former secretary of housing and urban development Julián Castro:
Truth hurts. https://t.co/oas7oZ1v5tTruth hurts. https://t.co/oas7oZ1v5t
Senator Elizabeth Warren said she’d vote to remove the president from office once the House votes to impeach him:Senator Elizabeth Warren said she’d vote to remove the president from office once the House votes to impeach him:
Now the impeachment inquiry must move forward with the efficiency and seriousness this crisis demands. The House needs to vote on articles of impeachment—and when it comes to the Senate, I will do what the Constitution requires.Now the impeachment inquiry must move forward with the efficiency and seriousness this crisis demands. The House needs to vote on articles of impeachment—and when it comes to the Senate, I will do what the Constitution requires.
Senator Cory Booker:Senator Cory Booker:
In 2016, Trump welcomed foreign adversaries to meddle in our democracy for his own gain. Now he appears to be using the same playbook to remain in power. I applaud Speaker Pelosi's announcement of an impeachment inquiry—it’s our one remaining path to ensuring justice is served.In 2016, Trump welcomed foreign adversaries to meddle in our democracy for his own gain. Now he appears to be using the same playbook to remain in power. I applaud Speaker Pelosi's announcement of an impeachment inquiry—it’s our one remaining path to ensuring justice is served.
Former representative from Texas Beto O’Rourke:Former representative from Texas Beto O’Rourke:
We have a lawless president, who has undermined our democracy; a racist president, who has incited violence; a reckless president, who has let our planet burn and fleeced taxpayers for his own benefit. To my former colleagues in Congress: Finish the job and impeach him.We have a lawless president, who has undermined our democracy; a racist president, who has incited violence; a reckless president, who has let our planet burn and fleeced taxpayers for his own benefit. To my former colleagues in Congress: Finish the job and impeach him.
Senator Bernie Sanders:Senator Bernie Sanders:
Donald Trump is the most corrupt president in the modern history of this country.Enough is enough.I hope the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House will begin the impeachment process. pic.twitter.com/WHth62v5brDonald Trump is the most corrupt president in the modern history of this country.Enough is enough.I hope the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House will begin the impeachment process. pic.twitter.com/WHth62v5br
Senator Amy Klobuchar:Senator Amy Klobuchar:
The House did the right thing.The House did the right thing.
Businessman Andrew Yang:Businessman Andrew Yang:
Given the President’s latest actions I think impeachment is the right path forward. Asking foreign leaders for political help in return for aid and then suppressing your own agency’s inquiry is egregious. There have to be limits and Congress is right to act.Given the President’s latest actions I think impeachment is the right path forward. Asking foreign leaders for political help in return for aid and then suppressing your own agency’s inquiry is egregious. There have to be limits and Congress is right to act.
Not every democratic 2020 candidate is on board. Hawaii representative Tulsi Gabbard, who has qualified for the next debate in October, told CNN that impeachment would be “terribly divisive”.Not every democratic 2020 candidate is on board. Hawaii representative Tulsi Gabbard, who has qualified for the next debate in October, told CNN that impeachment would be “terribly divisive”.
And though Joe Biden said that Trump should be impeached if he continues to obstruct investigations, he stopped short of calling for an immediate impeachment.And though Joe Biden said that Trump should be impeached if he continues to obstruct investigations, he stopped short of calling for an immediate impeachment.
Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement of an impeachment inquiry came about “in the wake of allegations that Trump pressured the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to investigate the son of Joe Biden, the former vice-president and the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination to compete for the White House in the 2020 presidential election”, The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino reports:Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement of an impeachment inquiry came about “in the wake of allegations that Trump pressured the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to investigate the son of Joe Biden, the former vice-president and the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination to compete for the White House in the 2020 presidential election”, The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino reports:
Pelosi’s change of heart come as Democrats from across the party amplified their calls from impeachment after revelations of a whistleblower complaint that the intelligence community’s internal watchdog, Gen Michael Atkinson, deemed credible and an “urgent concern”. The White House has refused to share the complaint with Congress as typically required by law, arguing that the allegations do not fall within the intelligence community whistleblower statute.Pelosi’s change of heart come as Democrats from across the party amplified their calls from impeachment after revelations of a whistleblower complaint that the intelligence community’s internal watchdog, Gen Michael Atkinson, deemed credible and an “urgent concern”. The White House has refused to share the complaint with Congress as typically required by law, arguing that the allegations do not fall within the intelligence community whistleblower statute.
For months Pelosi had stubbornly resisted calls for Trump’s impeachment, telling colleagues at various points that the president is “not worth” impeaching and that she would rather see him “in prison” than impeached.For months Pelosi had stubbornly resisted calls for Trump’s impeachment, telling colleagues at various points that the president is “not worth” impeaching and that she would rather see him “in prison” than impeached.
On 25 July the US president, Donald Trump, called Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy. During the course of the call he reportedly asked the Ukrainian leader eight times to investigate former vice-president Joe Biden and Biden’s son Hunter for corruption. It is additionally reported that Trump ordered his staff to withhold nearly $400m in aid to Ukraine days before the call took place. On 25 July the US president, Donald Trump, called Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy. During the course of the call he reportedly asked the Ukrainian leader eight times to investigate former vice-president Joe Biden and Biden’s son Hunter for corruption. It is additionally reported that Trump ordered his staff to withhold nearly $400m in aid to Ukraine days before the call took place. 
Biden is one of the frontrunners to win the Democratic nomination and take on Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Trump confirmed he discussed the Bidens with Zelenskiy, and accused the pair – without offering any evidence – of corruption.Biden is one of the frontrunners to win the Democratic nomination and take on Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Trump confirmed he discussed the Bidens with Zelenskiy, and accused the pair – without offering any evidence – of corruption.
A US intelligence community whistleblower filed a report after becoming alarmed at Trump’s behaviour in the matter. The White House is refusing to release the substance of the whistleblower complaint, setting up a confrontation with Congress over the release of information. Complaints of this nature are usually reported to Congress within seven days.A US intelligence community whistleblower filed a report after becoming alarmed at Trump’s behaviour in the matter. The White House is refusing to release the substance of the whistleblower complaint, setting up a confrontation with Congress over the release of information. Complaints of this nature are usually reported to Congress within seven days.
Trump’s personal lawyer, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, has admitted asking the Ukrainians to investigate the Bidens. It is illegal for a political campaign to accept a “thing of value” from a foreign government. Democrats say an investigation into a political opponent – for which Trump appears to have been pushing – would amount to a thing of value.Trump’s personal lawyer, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, has admitted asking the Ukrainians to investigate the Bidens. It is illegal for a political campaign to accept a “thing of value” from a foreign government. Democrats say an investigation into a political opponent – for which Trump appears to have been pushing – would amount to a thing of value.
Meanwhile, the whistleblower has requested to speak to the House and Senate Intelligence committees, according to the attorney representing them.Meanwhile, the whistleblower has requested to speak to the House and Senate Intelligence committees, according to the attorney representing them.
The House intelligence chairman Adam Schiff said: “We‘re in touch with counsel and look forward to the whistleblower’s testimony as soon as this week.”The House intelligence chairman Adam Schiff said: “We‘re in touch with counsel and look forward to the whistleblower’s testimony as soon as this week.”
Senate leader Mitch McConnell has also responded to Pelosi’s impeachment announcement, accusing House democrats of coming to a “predetermined conclusion.”Senate leader Mitch McConnell has also responded to Pelosi’s impeachment announcement, accusing House democrats of coming to a “predetermined conclusion.”
My statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry announcement:https://t.co/6dtEHGTEMV pic.twitter.com/8zYrYD3BhnMy statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry announcement:https://t.co/6dtEHGTEMV pic.twitter.com/8zYrYD3Bhn
If congress votes to impeach the president, McConnell would be required to hold a trial in the Senate. But he could ensure that the proceedings are brief and limit democrats’ arguments. At least two-thirds of the senate have to vote to remove the president from office. As The Guardian’s Tom McCarthy explains: “As things stand, for Trump’s removal from office would thus require the partisan defection of about 20 Republican senators.”If congress votes to impeach the president, McConnell would be required to hold a trial in the Senate. But he could ensure that the proceedings are brief and limit democrats’ arguments. At least two-thirds of the senate have to vote to remove the president from office. As The Guardian’s Tom McCarthy explains: “As things stand, for Trump’s removal from office would thus require the partisan defection of about 20 Republican senators.”
Indeed, more than a dozen Democratic-led committees in congress have already been investigating Trump’s businesses, his campaign and his conduct as president.Indeed, more than a dozen Democratic-led committees in congress have already been investigating Trump’s businesses, his campaign and his conduct as president.
Some investigations look to answer questions about whether Trump obstructed justice by interfering in the Russia probes, whether he inflated financial statements and whether he violated campaign finance rules. Others are probing Trump’s rollback of environmental protections, his policy to separate migrant families at the border and his undermining of the Affordable Care Act.Some investigations look to answer questions about whether Trump obstructed justice by interfering in the Russia probes, whether he inflated financial statements and whether he violated campaign finance rules. Others are probing Trump’s rollback of environmental protections, his policy to separate migrant families at the border and his undermining of the Affordable Care Act.
What Nancy Pelosi’s announcement does is essentially make it “official” — framing these investigations as a way to suss out whether Trump can be charged with “high crimes and misdemeanors”, as the US Constitution puts it, and therefore should be removed from office.What Nancy Pelosi’s announcement does is essentially make it “official” — framing these investigations as a way to suss out whether Trump can be charged with “high crimes and misdemeanors”, as the US Constitution puts it, and therefore should be removed from office.
Impeachment: how does it work and what happens next?Impeachment: how does it work and what happens next?
House minority leader Kevin McCarthy said Nancy Pelosi “does not speak for America on this issue,” responding to Pelosi’s announcement of an official impeachment inquiry,House minority leader Kevin McCarthy said Nancy Pelosi “does not speak for America on this issue,” responding to Pelosi’s announcement of an official impeachment inquiry,
“Our job is to legislate, not to continue to investigate,” said the representative from California, adding that her announcement today “changes nothing” as democrats have already been heavily investigating Trump.“Our job is to legislate, not to continue to investigate,” said the representative from California, adding that her announcement today “changes nothing” as democrats have already been heavily investigating Trump.
Facts be damned. Democrats are insisting this is their moment to impeach President Trump.Speaker Pelosi’s decree changes nothing.https://t.co/xiNp1WXYoyFacts be damned. Democrats are insisting this is their moment to impeach President Trump.Speaker Pelosi’s decree changes nothing.https://t.co/xiNp1WXYoy
The Trump campaign is continuing to insist that the impeachment inquiry will help him win reelection.The Trump campaign is continuing to insist that the impeachment inquiry will help him win reelection.
In a statement, Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale said, “The misguided Democrat impeachment strategy is meant to appease their rabid, extreme, leftist base, but will only serve to embolden and energize President Trump’s supporters and create a landslide victory for the President.”In a statement, Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale said, “The misguided Democrat impeachment strategy is meant to appease their rabid, extreme, leftist base, but will only serve to embolden and energize President Trump’s supporters and create a landslide victory for the President.”
Democrats have officially paved the way for a @realDonaldTrump landslide victory. The witch-hunt continues...Our campaign statement: pic.twitter.com/h3Y9sVCx04Democrats have officially paved the way for a @realDonaldTrump landslide victory. The witch-hunt continues...Our campaign statement: pic.twitter.com/h3Y9sVCx04
Trump also tweeted out a campaign video, featuring a compilation of Democrats who support impeachment:Trump also tweeted out a campaign video, featuring a compilation of Democrats who support impeachment:
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Representative Al Green of Texas, who has been calling for impeachment for more than two years, says he feels “vindicated” by House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement today:Representative Al Green of Texas, who has been calling for impeachment for more than two years, says he feels “vindicated” by House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement today:
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) who has long pushed impeachment: “I am vindicated..This is being driven by history now..Events have taken control”Rep. Al Green (D-TX) who has long pushed impeachment: “I am vindicated..This is being driven by history now..Events have taken control”
The democratic congressman from Texas first called for Trump’s impeachment in May 2017 — four months after Trump took office — after the president fired FBI director James Comey.The democratic congressman from Texas first called for Trump’s impeachment in May 2017 — four months after Trump took office — after the president fired FBI director James Comey.
Greetings from the West Coast bureau, as we pick up coverage.Greetings from the West Coast bureau, as we pick up coverage.
First, some background:First, some background:
To this date, no US president has been removed from office by impeachmentTo this date, no US president has been removed from office by impeachment
Two presidents, Bill Clinton, in 1998, and Andrew Johnson, in 1868, were impeached — though both were acquitted by the senate. Richard Nixon resigned before he was formally impeached.Two presidents, Bill Clinton, in 1998, and Andrew Johnson, in 1868, were impeached — though both were acquitted by the senate. Richard Nixon resigned before he was formally impeached.
The procedure for bringing articles of impeachment against presidents has varied as well, as HuffPost’s Paul Blumenthal explains:The procedure for bringing articles of impeachment against presidents has varied as well, as HuffPost’s Paul Blumenthal explains:
Past impeachments1) Articles of Impeachment for Andrew Johnson were reported from the House Committee on Reconstruction.Past impeachments1) Articles of Impeachment for Andrew Johnson were reported from the House Committee on Reconstruction.
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Nancy Pelosi announced House Democrats are formally launching an impeachment inquiry against Trump. But it doesn’t seem like that will have much of an impact on House Democrats’ actual investigations, which will continue under the umbrella of a formal impeachment inquiry.Nancy Pelosi announced House Democrats are formally launching an impeachment inquiry against Trump. But it doesn’t seem like that will have much of an impact on House Democrats’ actual investigations, which will continue under the umbrella of a formal impeachment inquiry.
Trump has already slammed the impeachment inquiry as a “Witch Hunt.”Trump has already slammed the impeachment inquiry as a “Witch Hunt.”
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution calling on the White House to release the whistleblower complaint that kicked off the controversy around Trump’s conversation with the Ukrainian president.The Senate unanimously passed a resolution calling on the White House to release the whistleblower complaint that kicked off the controversy around Trump’s conversation with the Ukrainian president.
Adam Schiff, the House intelligence committee chairman, said the whistleblower would like to testify to Congress and is conferring with the acting director of national intelligence on how to make that happen.Adam Schiff, the House intelligence committee chairman, said the whistleblower would like to testify to Congress and is conferring with the acting director of national intelligence on how to make that happen.
Trump said he would release the transcript from the Ukraine call, but Democrats quickly said that would not be enough to satisfy their investigative demands.Trump said he would release the transcript from the Ukraine call, but Democrats quickly said that would not be enough to satisfy their investigative demands.
Joe Biden said Congress would be left with “no choice” but to initiate impeachment if Trump continued to obstruct House Democrats’ investigations.Joe Biden said Congress would be left with “no choice” but to initiate impeachment if Trump continued to obstruct House Democrats’ investigations.
Maanvi will have more on the latest impeachment developments, so stay tuned.Maanvi will have more on the latest impeachment developments, so stay tuned.
Trump is already disparaging the impeachment inquiry as a “Witch Hunt,” the same derisive description he repeatedly applied to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.Trump is already disparaging the impeachment inquiry as a “Witch Hunt,” the same derisive description he repeatedly applied to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
They never even saw the transcript of the call. A total Witch Hunt!They never even saw the transcript of the call. A total Witch Hunt!
He has also resuscitated his claims that House Democrats’ probes constitute “presidential harassment.”He has also resuscitated his claims that House Democrats’ probes constitute “presidential harassment.”
PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT!PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT!