Sasse says he'd consider impeaching Trump

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill


BY IAN SWANSON - 01/08/21 08:51 AM EST

Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) on said Friday he'd consider articles of impeachment from the House, saying he believes President Trump disregarded his oath of office.

"If they come together and have a process, I will definitely consider whatever articles they might move, because as I told you I believe the president has disregarded his oath of office," Sasse said in an interview on "CBS This Morning."

"He swore an oath to the American people to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. He acted against that," Sasse said. "What he did was wicked."

Link to tweet

Sasse in the interview hedged a bit, suggesting it might not be in the best interests of America to impeach Trump even if there had been impeachable conduct given he is only in office for another 12 days.


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[CottonBear]

1. The House impeaches. The Senate votes to convict. NT

[lonely bird]

2. Now????

You knew what he was and what he did before, you asshat.

[Miguelito Loveless]

3. The Dems need to move on this

Impeach Trump, and expel insurrectionist lawmakers under the 14th Amendment. Any refusal to punish insurrection just insures there will be a sequel.

[CincyDem]

4. Sasse is working hard to stake out the "rational republican" lane for 2024. n/t

[TwilightZone]

12. Yep.

Has been for a while now.

[exboyfil]

5. Yes or no

What is to consider. I mean you were there right. The Executive branch attacked the Legislative branch.

[turbinetree]

6. Fuck You, you voted to keep this asshole in office last February

you were given evidence to have him removed and you denied the people of this country to perform your duty to protect the Constitution from anyone that is a threat, when evidence is presented you sided with your GD leader of the Senate and sat there like rock, because power was more important than country ................Fuck you again and that GD horse that you ride on and your talking out of both sides of your mouth BS, your about 365 days to late dirt bag and anyone else in your fascist leaning authoritarian leaning party ...........

[GulfCoast66]

7. If McConnell brings it up before the 20th. Which he may actually

He was pissed. I doubt it could get 67 votes. But it might.

If impeached he is ineligible to ever hold future office, removing him from the board. Most republicans would love that.

Trump still has lots of followers, but by 22? As the event sinks into our collective conscience, it will take on an ominous place in our history.

[yaesu]

8. Brave words, like I would consider eating sushi until it was put in front of me.

they are just trying to look presentable after swimming in an open cesspool for 4 years.

[FSogol]

9. He seems reasonable, but he's just another version of a Susan Collins Republican.

He'll seldom do the right thing.

[martalcd]

10. Sasse is an asse...

As a Nebraskan, we know he never does the right thing when it comes down to the wire. He's straddling both sides here, just to look like he's bi-partisan. It's all he ever does. He talks, but doesn't follow through...he's worthless in a fight.

[haele]

11. I'll believe it when I see it. Or when he shovels snow from his widowed neighbor's driveway.

So earnest. So hollow. A lot of words without deeds.

Haele

[DeminPennswoods]

13. There's a political consideration for Rs, too

Convicting Trump mean he'll no longer be able to run for office. That itself will remove a big threat to the GOP's existence.

[bucolic_frolic]

14. I think he's writing a book of impeachment jokes

Sass with Sasse and Other Parables for the Mentally Redacted

[liberalhistorian]

15. My, how very fucking

brave of him! As brave as unbuckling your seat belt after you park your car. Stay strong there, Benny!