Judiciary panel explains impeachment charges: 'Trump has realized the Framers' worst nightmare'
By Rebecca Klar - 12/16/19 07:29 AM EST
The House Judiciary Committee laid out the impeachment charges against President Trump in a report released early Monday explaining the sense of urgency that lawmakers say is necessary in addressing Trump’s alleged misconduct.
The Democratic-controlled committee approved two articles of impeachment last week in a party-line vote, charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
“Taken together, the articles charge that President Trump has placed his personal, political interests above our national security, our free and fair elections, and our system of checks and balances,†the committee wrote in the 658-page report. “He has engaged in a pattern of misconduct that will continue if left unchecked.â€
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