Seven freshman Democratic Representatives, all with national security experience, and all from vulnerable districts, are coming down on the side of impeaching Donald Trump for pressuring a head of state to investigate a political rival.
The seven penned an op-ed for The Washingon Post titled, “These allegations are a threat to all we have sworn to protect” was co-authored by Representatives Gil Cisneros (CA), Jason Crow (CO), Chrissy Houlahan (PA), Elaine Luria (VA), Mikie Sherrill (NJ), Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Abigail Spanberger (VA). Here’s an excerpt:
If these allegations are true, we believe these actions represent an impeachable offense. We do not arrive at this conclusion lightly, and we call on our colleagues in Congress to consider the use of all congressional authorities available to us, including the power of “inherent contempt” and impeachment hearings, to address these new allegations, find the truth and protect our national security.
Some of the Representatives also addressed this further on Twitter.
And this piece reportedly caught the eye of the Speaker of the House.