House Democrat to introduce impeachment measure against Trump

By Caitlin Yilek

Published January 3, 2019 2:41pm ET

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House Democrat to introduce impeachment measure against Trump — "If anything, Australia is asking the American taxpayer to spend a lot of money on Australian security," said Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif. "I can't imagine that Australia will stop asking for that." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) | Pablo Martinez Monsivais

A California Democrat is wasting no time trying to impeach President Trump as the Democratic Party retakes control of the House.

Rep. Brad Sherman plans to reintroduce a measure Thursday — the first day of Democratic control of the chamber — that accuses Trump of obstructing justice in the Russia investigation. Sherman listed the firing of former FBI Director James Comey as proof of the alleged obstruction.

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