House approves resolution formalizing impeachment inquiry

  Today the House voted to formalize the impeachment  inquiry. Considering the Democrats have been trying to impeach Donald Trump since he won the election this comes as no surprise, although there was speculation there would be push back from some red state Democrats. That was not the case as only two Democrats opposed the measure.

  Republicans wanted this vote to take place because of some of the shady, secret meetings which are reported to have taken place, but if this story is true there are still a couple of concerning issues on the table. It is being reported that the Democrats can basically veto any witness or evidence the White House want to include in the hearing. Here is more:

House Democrats are playing hardball with President Donald Trump. They released procedures Tuesday to allow him and his counsel to participate in the eventual Judiciary Committee portion of the impeachment inquiry, but tucked in a provision that would allow them to take away all the rights they’re granting him.

Under the House Judiciary procedures, Trump and his counsel will be invited to attend all panel proceedings and ask questions. They can also request additional evidence or witness testimony, but the “committee shall determine whether the suggested evidence is necessary or desirable.”

  This is supposedly a way to make sure Donald Trump does not stonewall the investigation but the term “desirable” is very concerning because Jerry Nadler has the sole discretion to determine who he desires to hear from. I am sure the Democrats would never abuse their discretion…

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