Lacy Clay Files Articles of Impeachment Against Donald Trump

[Sherman A1]

U.S. Representative William Lacy Clay (D-St. Louis) has filed Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump — hoping to kickstart a process to see him removed from office or at least force the House Speaker to hold hearings to air his actions.

“Impeachment is the only constitutionally available remedy that would directly address President Trump’s blatant and repeated attempts to obstruct justice, his repeated lies to Congress, and most importantly his lies to the American people,” Clay said in a statement.

Clay joined with U.S. Representative Rashida Talib (D-Michigan) and U.S. Representative Al Green (D-Texas) in co-sponsoring House Resolution 257, "inquiring whether the House of Representatives should impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America." It has been referred to the House Rules Committee.

He has also joined U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-California) and Green on House Resolution 13, "Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors."

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2019/06/21/lacy-clay-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-donald-trump

[SWBTATTReg]

1. Ah...my rep is pushing the envelope and starting this whole process! I'm proud of him!! nt

[procon]

2. Keep 'em coming!

Every Rep who gives a thumbs up on impeaching Trump also increases public awareness of Trump's crimes and his unfitness for the job. More of their constituents will start paying attention as the news hits local papers and TV stations, and the word will spread.

[stillcool]

3. we're up to 76..

drip...drip..
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/31/us/politics/trump-impeachment-congress-list.html

[Perseus]

4. At last, someone with balls!

Man, I believe most of the country has been waiting for this, I believe many people are in denial but do want it...

Please let this move forward...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

9. +1

[StarfishSaver]

12. It's not as big a deal as the article suggests

He just signed on as a co-sponsor of existing legislation.

[FakeNoose]

5. Chump knows it's coming, it's all about him!

He knows he's guilty too.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

10. Right. If he didn't know he wouldn't have placed Barr as a road blocker.

[Gore1FL]

6. I just sent him a thank you email. nt

[Duppers]

7. Wonder why this is not making major news sources?

The House Rules Committee must pass this out of committee. We must have broadcasted hearings.

[StarfishSaver]

13. Because it's not major news

He didn't "file articles of impeachment." He simply signed on as a co-sponsor of two bills that were introduced earlier this year. He probably put out a press release announcing it and a local outlet picked it up and wrote the story - inaccurately - but it's not a big deal.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

8. Wow! Some brave a d outstanding Dems who have

Courage and guts to stand up and do what's right!! Bravo

[StarfishSaver]

11. This is a weird and inaccurate story

Rep. Clay didn't "file Articles of Impeachment" or even introduce an impeachment resolution. He merely signed on as a co-sponsor to impeachment resolutions already introduced by Al Green, Brad Sherman and Rashida Tlaib last January.