Assistant speaker: House Democrats could start second Trump impeachment ‘mid-next week’

Published January 8, 2021 1:35pm ET



After conferencing with the House Democratic caucus, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark said that Democrats are prepared to begin proceedings for a second impeachment of President Trump “as early as mid-next week.”

Calling the president a “traitor” who “incited violence,” Clark told CNN that the lower chamber is reluctant to wait the remaining 12 days of Trump’s term in office, claiming that his continued service poses a threat.

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