House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump during a press conference on Tuesday morning.
They accused the Pres. Trump of abusing the power of his office for personal benefits and compromising the national security of the Unites States.
House Democrats also charged the President of obstruction of Congress by directing the defiance of House subpoenas seeking documents and testimonies vital to the impeachment inquiry.
The move comes after weeks of closed-door and public hearings into Pres. Trump and his allies’ interactions with Ukraine. He is the third President to be impeached in the history of the United States.
During the press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) reiterated that they have to carry out their solemn duty to “protect and defend the Constitution.”
House Democrats say Pres. Trump endangers national security
On the other hand, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-New York) emphasized that the Pres. Trump abused his power by soliciting foreign interference in U.S. elections. Nadler said the President’s action threatened U.S. national security and the integrity of the country’s elections. He added that the President attempted to conceal the evidence from Congress and the American people.
