WASHINGTON—Democratic leaders sought to tamp down calls for impeachment proceedings against President Trump, saying they are premature and risky, after video of a freshman congresswoman’s salty remarks about removing him from office reignited the debate within the party. Speaking late Thursday to supporters, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.), said of Mr. Trump: “We’re gonna go in there and we’re gonna impeach the motherf—er.” On Friday, she stood by her remarks, tweeting: “I will always speak truth to power. #unapologeticallyMe,”...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 04, 2019 17:55 UTC