Today, after weeks of compelling testimony and damning evidence, the House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump. One for abuse of power, and a second article for obstruction of Congress.
Our democracy has endured this long in part because no one is above the law, not even a president. A concept so fundamental to our core values should be defended at all costs. For that reason, I fully support the impeachment of the president of the United States.
This historic moment comes after Trump attempted to pressure a foreign power into weakening his political rival before next year's election. It’s noteworthy that no one disputes whether or not this happened. He withheld critical military aid meant to fight back against Russian aggression -- and did so without consideration of national security interests in the region. Those are the facts.
It's also indisputable that Trump has attempted to scuttle the investigation at every turn. From ordering officials not to testify before key committees, to blatantly withholding key documents requested by Congress, Trump is creating a new chaotic normal where concepts like "accountability" and "rule of law" are rendered meaningless.
I applaud Democrats in Congress for putting country before party and for living up to their oath. Here's hoping that Republicans come to their senses and do the same.
Onward,
Ritchie
