The president has engaged in abuse of power, undermining our national security and jeopardizing the integrity of our elections,” Pelosi said. “Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders and our heart full of love for America, today I am asking our chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment,” Pelosi said. If the House passes the articles of impeachment as expected, that would lead to a trial in the Senate on whether to convict Trump and remove him from office. During a testy news conference, Pelosi took strong exception to a reporter’s question as to whether she hated Trump. In 1998, a Republican-led House passed articles of impeachment against Democratic President Bill Clinton – charges arising from a sexual relationship he had with a White House intern.

Source: National Post December 05, 2019 13:51 UTC