President Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday, firing off dozens of tweets and retweets by 1pm ET as the House simultaneously moved to take up the articles of impeachment against him. “SUCH ATROCIOUS LIES BY THE RADICAL LEFT, DO NOTHING…
Republican lawmakers, opposing Trump impeachment, cite crucifixion of Jesus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. Republican lawmakers on Wednesday opposed the impeachment of President Donald Trump with remarks that alluded to the Biblical account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, causing the phrase “Trump to Jesus” to trend on Twitter.…
U.S. Republican lawmaker says Trump treated less fairly than Jesus ahead of crucifixion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Republican lawmaker from Georgia said on Wednesday ahead of an impeachment vote accusing President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress that Jesus received a more fair trial ahead of his crucifixion. FILE…
Pelosi calls Trump threat to democracy as impeachment vote looms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday called Donald Trump a threat to American democracy who left Congress no choice but to impeach him as bitterly divided lawmakers debated before historic votes on charges accusing the Republican…
Fuming Trump in ‘disbelief’…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his administration fumed Wednesday as the House prepared to vote to impeach him, and they prepared in turn for “war” over the move. Aides and allies said the anger stems from Trump’s fear that…
Schiff claims president made ‘veiled threat’ to him…
House Intelligence Chairman Adam B. Schiff said Wednesday that he believes President Trump attempted to threaten him by suggesting he be subjected to Guatemala’s justice system. Mr. Schiff, California Democrat, was responding to a remark Mr. Trump made about him…
Another says Pearl Harbor…
On Wednesday the Trump administration unveiled a plan to import drugs from Canada in an effort to lower prescription prices, a follow-up on the initiative announced in July. The plan allows two routes for importing prescription drugs. In the first…
Gohmert shouts at Nadler on House floor after ‘Russian propaganda’ accusation
Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, let loose on Democrats during Wednesday’s historic debate on the articles of impeachment against President Trump – shouting at House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., after he apparently accused the Republican of delivering “Russian propaganda”…
Georgia Republican: ‘Pontius Pilate afforded more rights to Jesus’ than Dems have to Trump
Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., compared Democratic-led efforts to impeach President Trump to the treatment of Jesus before this crucifixion during a House floor debate before Wednesday’s impeachment vote. “When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the…
Salem mayor responds after Trump compares impeachment to ‘witch trials’
The mayor of Salem, Massachusetts, got tired of a metaphor not based in reality. Democratic Mayor Kim Driscoll tweeted that President Trump needs to “learn some history” after he claimed the women accused in the city’s infamous 17th century witch trials…