Attempt to Impeach Donald Trump Underway: First Step on the Road

On July 12, Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced an article of impeachment. The representative accused President Trump of obstruction of justice and alleging that he interfered with the ongoing federal investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 elections. Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, also signed into the bill. Sherman said he will now begin trying to «force the House Judiciary Committee to hold hearings on Obstruction of Justice and Russian interference in our election». Democratic leaders have distanced themselves from the effort. The lawmaker admitted that filing the article is «the first step on a very long road»...

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