Donald Trump is using the presidency as a bully pulpit for himself and does not have the nation’s interest as the top priority. From the beginning, his personal manifesto has telegraphed an attack on the US government and its institutions that are created and embodied in law.
By soliciting and engaging support from foreign governments, principally the Russians, he and the Republican Party have undermined the American Political System. The Republican Party advanced the notion that corporations are people too and can garner campaign contributions that dwarf that from individuals. That undermines the principle of one person-one vote.
The US House of Representatives led by Speaker Paul Ryan is conflicted in investigating Trump and the Trump campaign organization. He and the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee participated in the obstruction of justice and cannot execute their duties to initiate impeachment against an errant and illegal president.
These circumstances that include corruption and breaches of the oath of offices imperils the nation and democracy in the American republic are failing.
The Special Prosecutor initiative is under attack by the President and members of his party. Only The Senate Intelligence Committee has maintained a bipartisan investigation. Though remember that only the House can initiate impeachment. The Senate prosecutes only after the House makes that call. That is unlikely to happen because the House is corrupt.
What happens next in America is up to the rule of law and the Democratic opposition being joined by some uncorrupted Republicans. They must follow the action and employ the Courts to adjudicate the situation.
It behooves the Special Prosecutor to interview the President via voluntary cooperation or subpoena. Trump’s lawyer is calling for the end of the probe into the President’s involvement with the Russians. That might indicate that Trump will attempt to end it by firing the Special Prosecutor. If he does that, it will trigger an unprecedented Constitutional crisis.
All of this is happening as Trump’s White House staff is in chaos as he intends to meet with the North Koreans for which he is inadequately prepared. America is at great risk from President Trump and it is time for all patriots in the Congress to organize calls for immediate impeachment. Such action should be as bipartisan as possible and should include rallying the public’s understanding of the imperative and necessity for the sake of American democracy.
By soliciting and engaging support from foreign governments, principally the Russians, he and the Republican Party have undermined the American Political System. The Republican Party advanced the notion that corporations are people too and can garner campaign contributions that dwarf that from individuals. That undermines the principle of one person-one vote.
The US House of Representatives led by Speaker Paul Ryan is conflicted in investigating Trump and the Trump campaign organization. He and the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee participated in the obstruction of justice and cannot execute their duties to initiate impeachment against an errant and illegal president.
These circumstances that include corruption and breaches of the oath of offices imperils the nation and democracy in the American republic are failing.
The Special Prosecutor initiative is under attack by the President and members of his party. Only The Senate Intelligence Committee has maintained a bipartisan investigation. Though remember that only the House can initiate impeachment. The Senate prosecutes only after the House makes that call. That is unlikely to happen because the House is corrupt.
What happens next in America is up to the rule of law and the Democratic opposition being joined by some uncorrupted Republicans. They must follow the action and employ the Courts to adjudicate the situation.
It behooves the Special Prosecutor to interview the President via voluntary cooperation or subpoena. Trump’s lawyer is calling for the end of the probe into the President’s involvement with the Russians. That might indicate that Trump will attempt to end it by firing the Special Prosecutor. If he does that, it will trigger an unprecedented Constitutional crisis.
All of this is happening as Trump’s White House staff is in chaos as he intends to meet with the North Koreans for which he is inadequately prepared. America is at great risk from President Trump and it is time for all patriots in the Congress to organize calls for immediate impeachment. Such action should be as bipartisan as possible and should include rallying the public’s understanding of the imperative and necessity for the sake of American democracy.
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ReplyDeleteTrump fires off tweets blasting special counsel's Russia probe and attacking fired FBI deputy director for 'Fake Memos'
For the second straight day, President Trump was unrestrained in his commentary about Robert S. Mueller III’s expanding investigation, which is probing not only Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible links to his campaign, but also whether the president has sought to obstruct justice.
Trump tweeted, “Why does the Mueller team have 13 hardened Democrats, some big Crooked Hillary supporters, and Zero Republicans? Another Dem recently added. . .does anyone think this is fair? And yet, there is NO COLLUSION!”
Trump’s assertion is incorrect. Mueller is a longtime Republican.
Trump also attacked fired FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, who said he had memos of his interactions with the president. Trump tweeted that those notes were "Fake Memos."
In another tweet, Trump accused former FBI director James B. Comey of lying in testimony to Congress as he was questioned by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)."
The Washington Post
He's completely out of control.
Lawmakers rally to defend Mueller after McCabe exit
ReplyDeleteLawmakers on Sunday rallied to the defense of special counsel Robert Mueller after concerns were raised over his job security, following the abrupt firing of former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Friday that he fired the FBI’s No. 2 official in a move that roiled Washington, D.C., and spurred a series of tweets from President Trump denouncing Mueller, McCabe and former FBI director James Comey.
McCabe said his firing was an attempt to undermine the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference and possible collusion between members of Trump's campaign and Moscow. The president, in a series of tweets, targeted Mueller's investigation over the weekend, further alarming many lawmakers.
Democrats on Sunday were calling for proactive measures to protect Mueller and his investigation. Republicans insisted Trump has no intention of firing the special counsel, although the White House also acknowledged Trump is "frustrated."
The Hill
ReplyDeleteJudge allows former 'Apprentice' contestant's defamation suit against Trump to proceed, potentially opening him to discovery
A New York judge cited court precedent that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998 as she allowed the lawsuit by Summer Zervos to proceed. Zervos first made sexual-harassment claims against Trump public in October 2016, along with other women at a news conference. She filed the defamation suit after he called the women “liars.”
The Washington Post