For the first time, a Republican leader has expressed support for the House’s impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R), seated in one of the bluest states in the country, said in an emailed statement to TPM on Thursday that the investigation was “appropriate” in light of a whistleblower’s stunning report detailing Trump’s attempt to push the president of Ukraine to investigate one of his leading 2020 rivals, Joe Biden.
“Most realize impeachment is a very serious issue and should not be taken lightly or abused,” Scott said. “Congress has a solemn responsibility to every American to fulfill …read more
Source:: TPM
