The South Bend mayor’s exact statements read as follows:
“I will say that there would be a lot of benefit to Trump and Trumpism getting a resounding, thumping defeat at the ballot box. I think that is what will be required for congressional Republicans to be reunited with their conscience.”
Declarations that the process of impeachment “needs to run its course accordingly” also precede Buttigieg’s above statements.
What Do Other Democrats Think About Buttigieg’s Stance on Impeachment?
The aforementioned statements from the 2020 Democrat did prompt some backlash from members of his own party. Left-wing pundits and others who favor impeachment censured Buttigieg, stating that he’s parroting right-wing talking points.
This analysis, however, is not accurate. For starters, the right-wing remains overwhelmingly opposed to the idea of impeaching the president; Buttigieg does not. Furthermore, Republicans and conservatives have pointed out the pattern of Democrats’ consistent attempts to remove Trump from office.
