Democrats Hint at Impeachment Charges, Citing Legal Experts
- Judiciary chairman says Trump’s conduct a ‘threat’ to order
- GOP witness calls Democratic inquiry rushed and incomplete
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House Democrats on Wednesday hinted they’re moving toward bringing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power, bribery and obstruction, dismissing Republican objections that their entire inquiry is flawed.
Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler opened the panel’s hearing by calling for swift action by Congress and closed by declaring that the president’s actions merited impeachment and that his offenses are “a direct threat” to the nation.