ToplineSen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is the latest Republican in Congress to signal support for Trump’s removal, stating Saturday the president has committed acts that are “impeachable” as Democrats are set to introduce articles of impeachment in the House. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) questions Treasury Secretary Steven ... [+] Mnuchin during a hearing on the "Examination of Loans to Businesses Critical to Maintaining National Security" on Capitol Hill on December 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images) Getty ImagesKey Facts“I do think the president committed impeachable offenses,” Toomey, a vocal opponent of Trump’s efforts to overturn the election, said during an appearance on Fox News’ The Journal Editorial Report. Democrats moved swiftly to remove him from office, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi threatening to begin impeachment proceedings if he does not resign. 14% of those said they want him to be impeached, 30% want the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and 13% want him to resign.

Source: Forbes January 09, 2021 21:51 UTC