Category Archives: Impeachment

Pressure leading toward impeachment builds

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Spirit of Publius

Donald Trump seems to be doing everything he can to hasten the day on which he will be impeached or otherwise removed from office. See Jennifer Rubin, “They could have Pence as president, for heaven’s sake,” Washington Post, August 11, … Continue reading →

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New Commentary on Need for Trump to be Removed

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Spirit of Publius

(1) Charles M. Blow, “‘First They Came For …’”, The New York Times, July 27, 2017. Blow quotes Martin Niemöller, as follows: First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a … Continue reading →

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Update: Trump’s Ongoing Obstruction of Justice (October 10, 2017) — with links to Brookings Report

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Spirit of Publius

Update (October 10, 1017) Jennifer Rubin has pointed out and summarized the powerful public case that President Donald Trump has committed obstruction of justice, written by Barry Berke and Noah Bookbinder, and Norman Eisen, and published by Brookings today. See, … Continue reading →

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Articles of Impeachment — Drafts and motions

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Spirit of Publius

Congressman Brad Sherman (D-California) has introduced an Article of Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives. The motion was co-sponsored by Congressman Al Green (D-Texas). See, Brad Sherman, Press Release, “Congressman Sherman Introduces Article of … Continue reading →

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Philip Lacovara: “Comey’s statement is sufficient evidence for an obstruction of justice case”

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Spirit of Publius

Even before James Comeyś testimony on June 8, 2017, Philip Lacovara, a former Watergate prosecutor, set forth a cogent argument that, based solely on the facts related in Comey’s writen statement released the day before, there was an obstruction of … Continue reading →

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Grounds for the Impeachment of President Donald Trump

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Spirit of Publius

The Emoluments Clause The “emoluments” clause of the U.S. Constitution provides, No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the … Continue reading →

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