First Republican raises impeachment for Trump

[herding cats]

Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) on Wednesday said reports that President Trump pressed ousted FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation would merit impeachment if true, becoming the first Republican lawmaker to broach the idea.

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Asked by The Hill if the details in the memo would merit impeachment if they're true, Amash replied: "Yes."

"But everybody gets a fair trial in this country," Amash added as he left a House GOP conference meeting.

Asked by another reporter whether he trusted Comey's word or Trump's, Amash said: "I think it's pretty clear I have more confidence in Director Comey."

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/333803-first-republican-raises-impeachment-for-trump?amp

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

1. YES!!! Let's have a trial then!!!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. Jeez, wouldn't that be the entertainment gift of the century to us DUers ! :) nt

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

7. OMG... think of the run on popcorn! Time to stock up!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. So - how do you prove it true? Are Comey's notes enough? Playing devil's advocate -

couldn't Comey have just made up the notes?

[Madam45for2923]

5. Comey's notes plus Trump firing and threatening him in a tweet plus

Trump's letter firing Comey plus Trump going on TV saying firing Comey had to do with Russia's investigation.

That's just the obstruction part.

[bettyellen]

6. Notes taken immediately after meetings or during phone calls are SOP when documenting

Any interactions where details are complicated or maybe a source of contention later. Many professionals in high stakes positions (lawyers, engineers) keep them forever in case they might be needed to prove something in court. He not only took notes, he discussed with a trusted few that they existed- which indicates he was afraid others would try to hide or destroy them. If the notes are consistent with his current testimony and the facts they would be deemed highly credible.

[Madam45for2923]

4. 25th Amendment would be faster.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

8. Thought the same thing. Impeaching the Fuhrer-in-Chief gives him too much time...

to further damage the country. GET THAT ASSHAT OUT NOW!!!

[Madam45for2923]

9. and they would save having their dirty laundry aired out in the open!

Either way Trump is gonna be angry might as well get rid of him quickly.... If I were them I'd choose that route.