TPM: House Impeachment Brief Argues Trump Aimed 'Loaded Cannon' At The Capitol

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House Impeachment Brief Argues Trump Aimed ‘Loaded Cannon’ At The Capitol
By Tierney Sneed
February 2, 2021 10:19 a.m.


Former President Trump “endangered the life of every single Member of Congress, jeopardized the peaceful transition of power and line of succession, and compromised our national security,” the House argued in an impeachment brief filed Tuesday morning that sets the stage for next week’s Senate trial.

The House brought the charge of insurrection against Trump last month, a week after he riled up a violent mob that stormed the Capitol and disrupted Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s win. The brief connected Trump’s encouragement of the riot that day to the other ways he attempted to reverse his election losses as his legal challenges failed in court.

“His actions directly threatened the very foundation on which all other political debates and disagreements unfold,” the House said. “They also threatened the constitutional system that protects the fundamental freedoms we cherish.”

The brief warned that if Congress were to allow “Presidents to subvert elections without consequence” it “would encourage the most dangerous of abuses.”

“A President who violently attacks the democratic process has no right to participate in it,” the House said. “Only after President Trump is held to account for his actions can the Nation move forward with unity of purpose and commitment to the Constitution.”

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[sueh]

1. Yeah, because you can be damn sure if a Democratic

President that did that. the Repubs would hold him / her accountable!

[Escurumbele]

2. republicans almost impeached Obama for wearing a tan suit

Then the noise went away when a photo of dear Reagan showed up in a tan suit.