What California Reps are Tweeting about Impeachment

Remember: it took less than 20 minutes into the Trump Presidency for Dems to decide @realDonaldTrump should be impeached.

3 years later, they're still at it – & their quest to remove @POTUS from office at any cost won't stop. https://t.co/Ay7CthL3ct

— Rep. Doug LaMalfa (@RepLaMalfa) November 25, 2019

This is a somber time for our country, but it’s necessary. The evidence of Trump’s abuse of power and obstruction is clear. Next week, I will be voting to hold the president accountable — and my Republican colleagues should do the same. https://t.co/j5ogXB5pDW

— Rep. Jared Huffman (@RepHuffman) December 13, 2019

.@RepGaramendi on how new information affects the impeachment timeline:

"We simply do not know. This is an evolving situation. It seems that every day there's something new that we learn. …There are records of telephone calls made by Giuliani & others to the WH" pic.twitter.com/apH4Ys9bKb

— Washington Journal (@cspanwj) December 4, 2019

If this can become the new standard of impeachment-that Congress can impeach any President for any action whose motives opponents question…the separation of powers at the heart of our Constitution will have been severely damaged if not utterly destroyed https://t.co/SDqk8edEOQ pic.twitter.com/ltUPdZbiTf

— Tom McClintock (@RepMcClintock) December 13, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee just approved two articles of impeachment against the President. One for Abuse of Power and one for Obstruction of Congress. These articles now await a vote in the full House of Representatives. Read more from @nytimes below: https://t.co/xWy4j506Mw

— Mike Thompson (@RepThompson) December 13, 2019

"I don’t know that the Republicans were watching the same hearings that we were watching, that the public was watching."

– @RepBera on the GOP's 123-page report rejecting Democratic allegations that Trump abused his office in his dealings with Ukraine.https://t.co/TjZdSm3ybN pic.twitter.com/ciqZFXHQb2

— CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) December 3, 2019

Rep. Cook Statement on Impeachment: https://t.co/HGMza5FYMK

— Rep. Paul Cook (@RepPaulCook) October 8, 2019

If the president's actions bare no consequence, future presidents may act without constraint and American democracy will be at an end. Therefore, I will uphold my sworn duty to defend the Constitution and vote to impeach this president. pic.twitter.com/MHTVgPk2UT

— Jerry McNerney (@RepMcNerney) December 16, 2019

Throughout the #impeachment process, we have seen clear evidence of President #Trump’s abuse of power, obstruction of Congress, and the threat he poses to national security.

— Mark DeSaulnier (@RepDeSaulnier) December 13, 2019

Former Republican House Members know the oaths they took.

Why don’t today’s Republicans? #DefendOurDemocracy pic.twitter.com/6VVnk8VYe9

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 13, 2019

Trump’s actions violated his oath of office, betrayed the Constitution, and threatened our national security.

We must hold him accountable.
@HouseDemocrats are fighting to #DefendOurDemocracy. https://t.co/2JkmrjL8gW

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) December 13, 2019

#Impeachment justified when there is a CONTINUING THREAT to our democracy

2016: Candidate Trump shamelessly invited Russian interference in 2016 US election

2019: POTUS used official office to bribe Ukraine in 2020 US election

— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) December 9, 2019

Wait, @realDonaldTrump didn’t commit crimes? That’s the new @HouseGOP defense? How about the highest crime against the Constitution? Oh, you want statutory crimes (that he won’t let his DOJ charge him for?) — our Articles of Impeachment lay those out, too. See below 👇🏼 https://t.co/NyrIzvlsbC

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 15, 2019

History is going to judge every member of Congress on whether they took this moment to stand up for our constitution. That’s why I’ll be voting yes on both articles of impeachment. pic.twitter.com/gi7VJpmBiS

— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) December 13, 2019

I can hear the words of Benjamin Franklin when he emerged from Independence Hall and was asked what they’d produced inside: “A Republic, if you can keep it.”

— Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (@RepAnnaEshoo) November 15, 2019

Today I voted to proceed on articles of impeachment against Donald Trump.

My reflection ⬇️ https://t.co/6M6NViRX3a

— Rep. Zoe Lofgren (@RepZoeLofgren) December 13, 2019

The @HouseJudiciary Committee unveiled articles of impeachment against the President for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Read them here: https://t.co/Nt02hQ2wWw

This Congress continues to be a check in our system of checks and balances.

— Rep. Jimmy Panetta (@RepJimmyPanetta) December 11, 2019

Here’s the dirt the Dem/Socialists wanted on ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ ….Yes they wanted pictures… ⁦@TuckerCarlson⁩ pic.twitter.com/qJJE8LEur1

— Devin Nunes (@DevinNunes) December 12, 2019

Remember how this all started:
→ Adam Schiff lied about having proof of collusion—beyond circumstantial.
→ Millions of taxpayer dollars later, they found nothing.
→ Now we know a law enforcement agency abused their power to spy on candidate Trump.

This nightmare should end. pic.twitter.com/4GexLatxQL

— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) December 14, 2019

In August, I called for a formal impeachment inquiry into the president.

I'm glad that, today, the House is moving forward with that call. We will get answers. https://t.co/WpndjeQHWl

— Rep. Salud Carbajal (@RepCarbajal) September 24, 2019

"The facts are uncontested. The president abused his power for his own personal political benefit at the expense of our national security.” Congress must uphold our Constitutional duty and #DefendOurDemocracy. https://t.co/Et2eh81026

— Congresswoman Julia Brownley (@RepBrownley) December 5, 2019

Yes, the Ukraine aid was released. But without the whistleblower – i.e if the Trump administration was never caught – would the aid to Ukraine have been released? Not without Trump getting the election interference he wanted. That's why we are moving forward with this impeachment https://t.co/eZSHICGn7P

— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) December 12, 2019

Trump abused his power by coercing a foreign nation into helping him cheat in the next election. He betrayed his oath of office.

Congress also swore an oath — to uphold the Constitution.

Today, the Judiciary Committee honored this oath by approving two articles of impeachment.

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 14, 2019

We are not happy that we have to move forward with impeachment, but this is bigger than one person. @realDonaldTrump has consistently put his personal interests ahead of the American people, and he must be held accountable. This is about preserving our democracy. https://t.co/OCCJgJRUgQ

— Rep. Tony Cárdenas (@RepCardenas) December 13, 2019

"We're not doing #impeachment for the Democratic party, we're doing it for the country." Watch my full interview on @CNNnewsroom below, where I discuss the latest on the #ImpeachmentHearings. https://t.co/4leSJettGP

— Rep. Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) November 22, 2019

Lt. Col. Vindman is a patriot and a hero. I’m grateful for his testimony today, and for his commitment to #DefendOurDemocracy. https://t.co/ZYxu9liSAJ

— Rep. Pete Aguilar (@RepPeteAguilar) November 19, 2019

President Trump abused his power for personal gain when he solicited help in the 2020 election from Ukraine. He then obstructed Congress by ordering the complete defiance of subpoenas, further violating the Constitution. No president is above the law. He must be impeached. https://t.co/nbozbfPzKA

— Rep.Grace Napolitano (@gracenapolitano) December 10, 2019

Time to cut through the Republican arguments & make things very simple. No one else in America could do what Trump did & get away with it. No American elected official can call a foreign govt & ask for help in a re-election campaign. No one is above the law. #DefendOurDemocracy pic.twitter.com/6ea7qlQcbh

— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) December 10, 2019

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." – Abraham Lincoln@realDonaldTrump failed this test by breaking the law, violating the Constitution and abusing the power of his office. And soon, I will cast my vote to impeach him. pic.twitter.com/zhNCfUQSal

— Rep. Jimmy Gomez (@RepJimmyGomez) December 10, 2019

The #ArticlesOfImpeachment hold @realDonaldTrump accountable for his criminal activity & obstruction that Americans have witnessed. As public servants sworn into office with an oath to serve & defend the Constitution, we have no choice but to act. https://t.co/57oP1guKx0 pic.twitter.com/CarZf2Cd0K

— Rep. Norma Torres (@NormaJTorres) December 10, 2019

My statement on impeachment below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/RFmAAc0UJ3

— Raul Ruiz (@CongressmanRuiz) December 17, 2019

I just voted to proceed on both articles of impeachment into Donald Trump.

He abused the power of his office.

He obstructed Congress.

No one is above the law. pic.twitter.com/Y8C70Ol0Ox

— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) December 13, 2019

Today, @HouseJudiciary holds a hearing on the constitutional ground for presidential impeachment.

Watch live⬇️ https://t.co/Xuf3sD85dx

— Linda T. Sánchez (@RepLindaSanchez) December 4, 2019

The President betrayed his oath by undermining our national security and integrity of our elections for his own personal benefit. As a Navy Vet and Member of Congress, I swore to protect our Constitution. That's why I'm moving forward to vote for impeachment of the President. pic.twitter.com/CBxKoMVQm9

— Rep. Gil Cisneros (@RepGilCisneros) December 16, 2019

Let’s be clear about what is at stake: The survival of our democracy. President Trump abused his power and risked America’s security in hopes of bolstering his own re-election chances. Given his record, he is likely to keep doing so unless he is impeached and removed from office.

— Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (@RepRoybalAllard) December 13, 2019

The evidence is clear. President Trump pressured Ukraine to interfere in the 2020 election and abused the power of his office for personal and political gain.

He violated our Constitution and betrayed the public trust, and for that, he must be impeached. https://t.co/y9gEo1hcLq

— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) December 10, 2019

House Democrats are already talking about impeaching President Trump again after this sham process fails. Imagine if they were as committed to finding solutions for American families as they are to removing the President from office.

— Ken Calvert (@KenCalvert) December 13, 2019

Shout out to millennials, GenX, GenZ for staying w/ me as I fought for Trump’s impeachment. We stand here w/ Speaker Pelosi & the “Big 6” announcing the articles of impeachment. Stay hopeful that GOP Senators will live up to their so-called patriotism. No one is above the law! pic.twitter.com/CUCROTIKUE

— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) December 12, 2019

After months of exhaustive investigations, @HouseJudiciary has delivered articles of #impeachment against Pres #Trump.

Article 1: Abuse of Power
Article 2: Obstruction of Congress

This is what protecting and defending the #Constitution looks like. #DefendOurDemocracy

— Nanette D. Barragán (@RepBarragan) December 10, 2019

Read my statement on the articles of impeachment against the President ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/JdbI0NVLZM

— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) December 13, 2019

Unfortunately, our President has again solicited foreign interference in our democratic elections. After reviewing all the evidence presented, the President has given me no choice. I must vote to impeach.

— Rep. Lou Correa (@RepLouCorrea) December 13, 2019

The president used the power of his office to force Ukraine to attack a political rival. He violated the constitution to try to cover up his crimes. To safeguard our democracy, he must be impeached.

— Rep. Alan Lowenthal (@RepLowenthal) December 13, 2019

No one is above the law.

I will vote to impeach the President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/rpA9oHPtzB

— Rep. Harley Rouda (@RepHarley) December 13, 2019

No one is above the law, not even the President.

Our democracy is at stake.

The President leaves us no choice but to act.

— Mike Levin (@MikeLevinCA) December 9, 2019

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— Rep. Duncan Hunter (@Rep_Hunter) September 24, 2019

I strongly agree with @SpeakerPelosi – No one is above the law. The President’s attempts to obstruct justice and disrupt our democracy have left Congress with no other option than to pursue #impeachment. https://t.co/L9dViSYUdx

— Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) September 24, 2019

And now we are assigned another solemn task by the Constitution and by current events. We need to begin impeachment hearings.

— Rep. Scott Peters (@RepScottPeters) June 26, 2019

The President endangered our national security for his personal political gain. I just voted to move the impeachment inquiry to the next phase. The American people will begin to hear firsthand about the abuse of power committed by President Trump. #DefendOurDemocracy

— Rep. Susan Davis (@RepSusanDavis) October 31, 2019