Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezWarren praises Ocasio-Cortez in Time 100 Ocasio-Cortez knocks Republican over Kentucky trip: 'GOP thought they could catch us with a bluff' Ocasio-Cortez releases 'Green New Deal' short film MORE (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that she would sign on to a resolution calling for an investigation into whether President Trump Donald John TrumpHouse Dems demand Barr cancel 'inappropriate' press conference on Mueller report DOJ plans to release 'lightly redacted' version of Mueller report Thursday: WaPo Nadler accuses Barr of 'unprecedented steps' to 'spin' Mueller report MORE should be impeached, citing special counsel Robert Mueller's report in her decision-making.
"Mueller’s report is clear in pointing to Congress’ responsibility in investigating obstruction of justice by the President," she tweeted.
"It is our job as outlined in Article 1, Sec 2, Clause 5 of the US Constitution," the progressive lawmaker added. "As such, I’ll be signing onto @RashidaTlaib’s impeachment resolution."
Mueller’s report is clear in pointing to Congress’ responsibility in investigating obstruction of justice by the President.
It is our job as outlined in Article 1, Sec 2, Clause 5 of the US Constitution.
As such, I’ll be signing onto @RashidaTlaib’s impeachment resolution. https://t.co/CgPZJiULOL — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 18, 2019
Fellow freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib Rashida Harbi TlaibHillicon Valley: Mueller report coming Thursday | YouTube adds 9/11 info to Notre Dame fire video | New details on case against Assange | Thousands sign petition to ban Trump on social media | Conservatives side with big tech in GOP fight Dems rally behind Omar as Trump escalates attacks It's time for a 'Congressional Jewish Caucus' MORE (D-Mich.) last month introduced a resolution calling for an investigation by the House Judiciary Committee into whether Trump committed impeachable offenses. Tlaib said at the time that she hopes the resolution "ensures we don't have a lawless society that results in irreparable harm to the American people."
Rep. Al Green Alexander (Al) N. GreenMajor bank CEOs at committee hearing say they do not believe successor will be woman or person of color Dems challenge bank CEOs on post-crisis reforms Democrats' first 100 days: A focus on the 2020 election MORE (D-Texas) also reiterated his support for impeaching Trump after the Mueller report's publication. Green has repeatedly pressed for Trump’s removal, including over the objections of House Democratic leadership.
He said during a Thursday press conference that Mueller has "given us ample evidence for us to move forward with impeachment."
Green's previous pushes for impeachment have won the support of approximately 60 Democrats each on the House floor.
The Department of Justice on Thursday released a redacted version of Mueller's report looking at Russian interference in the 2016 election. The report said no one from the Trump campaign conspired with Moscow during the campaign, but left open the question of whether or not Trump obstructed justice after taking office.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler Jerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerNadler wants 'the boss of everybody' Stephen Miller to testify before Congress Giuliani slams Nadler for 'diarrhea of the mouth,' 'lack of judiciousness' Grand jury material becomes key battle-line in Mueller report fight MORE (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that he would subpoena the full Mueller report, without redactions.
preston181 on April 18th, 2019 at 22:49 UTC »
From AOC’s Twitter:
Mueller’s report is clear in pointing to Congress’ responsibility in investigating obstruction of justice by the President.
It is our job as outlined in Article 1, Sec 2, Clause 5 of the US Constitution.
As such, I’ll be signing onto @RashidaTlaib’s impeachment resolution.
While I understand the political reality of the Senate + election considerations, upon reading this DoJ report, which explicitly names Congress in determining obstruction, I cannot see a reason for us to abdicate from our constitutionally mandated responsibility to investigate.
Many know I take no pleasure in discussions of impeachment. I didn’t campaign on it, & rarely discuss it unprompted.
We all prefer working on our priorities: pushing Medicare for All, tackling student loans, & a Green New Deal.
But the report squarely puts this on our doorstep.
BannedFromPolitics_ on April 18th, 2019 at 22:34 UTC »
At this stage, to not immediately begin impeachment proceedings would be a dereliction of duty. What more do they need?
Mutexception on April 18th, 2019 at 21:59 UTC »
Impeachment proceedings should have started today...
It's should not come down to a political decision, they have to do it..