They are expected to introduce the articles of impeachment in a matter of days, possibly as soon as Monday, CNN and MSNBC said. Reps. David Cicilline of Rhode Island, Ted Lieu of California and Jamie Raskin of Maryland are reportedly taking the lead in drafting the document. The draft highlights a speech Trump delivered to his supporters in Washington, D.C., shortly before they began rioting at the Capitol. White House spokesperson Judd Deere issued a statement slamming the House Democrats’ plans. “As President Trump said, this is a time for healing and unity as one Nation,” Deere said in the statement.

Source: Huffington Post January 08, 2021 20:48 UTC