Trump likens House impeachment inquiry to 'a lynching'

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U.S. President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a 'lynching.' The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.

Darlene Superville, The Associated PressWASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.

Under pressure over impeachment, blowback over his Syria policy and other issues, the Republican president tweeted Tuesday: "So some day, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the House, even by a tiny margin, they can impeach the President, without due process or fairness or any legal rights.House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., criticized Trump's word choices.

The clause is in the Constitution and bans presidents from receiving gifts or payments from foreign governments, without the consent of Congress. Impeachment and its process are also in the Constitution.

 

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A US president under investigation and facing impeachment and a Canadian PM wanted for questioning by the RCMP. North American politics really are screwed up at the moment.

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