The Kentucky senator moreover warned of the dangerous precedent which is set by partisan-driven impeachment crusades.
“I hope it doesn't devolve into…we either impeach or throw presidents into jail just because we don't like their politics. I think that will dumb down and destroy the country,” GOP Sen. Rand Paul says as articles of impeachment go to the House floor for a vote this week #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/wUu9wcg1Xt
— State of the Union (@CNNSotu) December 15, 2019
In Paul’s own words:
“I don’t think it’s a good thing, I don’t think it’s a good day for the country. I think it’s a sad day because I hope it doesn’t devolve into every president like in different parts of Latin America where we either impeach or throw presidents into jail just because we don’t like their politics. That will really dumb down and destroy the country.”
When asked by CNN host Jake Tapper whether or not he believes Trump cared about the perception of corruption with Ukraine, Paul said yes. The Kentucky senator also noted that Trump’s phone call with Zelensky never involved a request for the latter to probe Trump’s “rival.”
Perceptions About Impeachment
Rand Paul is not alone in his outlook and perception of the current impeachment proceedings. Many Republicans have pointed out Democrats’ long pattern of talking about removing Trump from office.
