House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

Friday, December 13, 2019
GoLocalPDX Political Team

The House Judiciary Committee approves charges against President Donald Trump. PHOTO: Screenshot of video

After three days of hearings, the House Judiciary Committee voted on Friday to approve charges that President Donald Trump abused his power and obstructed a congressional investigation.

“How do you get impeached when you have done nothing wrong (a perfect call), have created the best economy in the history of our country, rebuilt our military, fixed the V.A., cut taxes and regs, protected your second amendment, created jobs, jobs, jobs, and so much more? Crazy,” tweeted Trump on Friday morning.

The articles will now be referred to the House floor next week for a vote and if approved will be transferred to the Senate. A Senate trial is expected to scheduled for early January.

The Impeachment

The articles of impeachment follow a several month-long investigation by the House into Trump’s interactions with the Ukraine.

It is alleged that Trump pressured Ukranian President Zelensky to investigate former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden and his family.

The investigation included testimony from federal officials, documentary evidence, as well as, statements from Trump.

Impeachment in U.S.

The decision to impeach Trump would overturn the 2016 decision by voters to elect Trump as President.

Impeachment has only taken place twice in U.S. history, against Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.

Neither Clinton or Johnson were removed from office.