Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors

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Ms. CRAIG. Madam Speaker, last week, the United States Capitol was attacked and defiled by insurrectionists. These criminals killed a Capitol Police officer and wounded many more in a brazen attack not only on this building, but on American Democracy itself.

I am sad, shocked and angry about last Wednesday's events, but I am determined to ensure that those responsible are held to account, including the President of the United States.

The President invited this mob to Washington. He fueled their rage with false information and lies. And then he directed them to the U.S. Capitol himself--where they desecrated the home of our democracy and put elected leaders and law enforcement in danger. None of this would have happened without the words and deeds of Donald Trump. None of it.

He threatened our democracy, interfered with the transition of power, and imperiled a coequal branch of government. There simply must be consequences for his indefensible behavior.

Some of my colleagues are now calling for unity. I agree. We must unify around the truth. That America just completed one of the most secure elections in our nation's history--an election that Joe Biden won. The lies stoking the flames of insurrection must stop. And those perpetuating them must be held accountable.

I am committed to holding those who stormed this building accountable for their actions. I am committed to defending our democracy. And I am committed to upholding the oath to the Constitution that I took just over a week ago.

The President should not serve another day in office. And for that reason, I will vote in favor of the article of impeachment before me today, for my district and for this Nation's history. We must never find ourselves here again.

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