More than 50 congressional Democrats reportedly back impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. But on Sunday morning, senior figures highlighted the split that remains between those demanding swift action and their party leaders. Pelosi has said publicly that Trump appears to be “goading” Democrats toward impeachment, thinking it will ramp up support from his base. “But we’re not there yet,” he said, “and I think if it is a close call, close calls go against putting the country through that. House majority whip James Clyburn told CNN’s State of the Union Congress “has to determine the timing for impeachment”.

Source: The Guardian June 02, 2019 17:26 UTC