Mueller's public statement fuels calls for Trump impeachment

Published Wednesday, May 29, 2019 5:02PM EDTWASHINGTON -- Special counsel Robert Mueller's first -- and possibly last -- public statement on the Russia investigation is fueling fresh calls on Capitol Hill to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, a step that Democratic leaders have so far resisted.

"He's asking us to do what he wasn't allowed to -- hold the president accountable," said Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the panel with impeachment power. "We are legislating, we're investigating and we are litigating," Pelosi said at an event in San Francisco.Staying the course, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, at a news conference in New York stopped short of calling for an impeachment inquiry.

But now that Mueller has made clear the work ahead won't likely include him -- announcing his office is closing and he's resigning his position -- it's igniting new urgency on Capitol Hill to pick up where the special counsel left off. "It is very clear that President Trump is engaging in a coverup, obstructing of justice and betraying his oath of office," said Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn. "I fully expect the responsible House committees to expedite their investigations and, as soon as possible, formally draft articles of impeachment."

Nadler would not say whether he would compel Mueller to testify, as he has threatened to do. But he hinted that he may not pursue an aggressive approach against the special counsel, saying, "Mr. Mueller told us a lot of what we need to hear today."The GOP chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, said that Mueller "has decided to move on and let the report speak for itself. Congress should follow his lead.

Who cares CTV? We have a Crime Minister Trudeau and his Cronies who committed “Obstruction of Justice” multiple times blocking investigations of their crimes with their majority, and NO RCMP in sight? Report on that please....

When Bill Clinton got impeached, the word “guilty” was formally stated 11 times. Zero for Trump.. CTV, you lost this Trump hate attempt. Stop embarrassing yourselves and let it go. Trudeau, who actually committed crimes, is given a free pass by your fake news.

Only among the foolish.

It’s been fuelling for 2 years already. whatgarbage

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