By — Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-dems-to-introduce-articles-of-impeachment Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter AP sources: House Dems to introduce articles of impeachment Politics Jan 8, 2021 12:24 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Three House Democrats are planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, meaning the chamber could potentially vote on his removal from office by midweek, according two people familiar with the planning. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not yet said whether the House will vote on impeachment, and the caucus is meeting at noon to discuss the idea after pro-Trump supporters ransacked the Capitol on Wednesday. But if leadership does decide to move forward, they could vote on articles of impeachment drafted Wednesday by Reps. David Cicilline of Rhode Island, Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Ted Lieu of California. They are expected to be introduced Monday, said the people, who were granted anonymity to discuss the planning. The articles say Trump “willfully made statements that encouraged — and foreseeably resulted in — imminent lawless action at the Capitol.” READ MORE: House Democrats discussing swift action to impeach Trump We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Three House Democrats are planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, meaning the chamber could potentially vote on his removal from office by midweek, according two people familiar with the planning. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not yet said whether the House will vote on impeachment, and the caucus is meeting at noon to discuss the idea after pro-Trump supporters ransacked the Capitol on Wednesday. But if leadership does decide to move forward, they could vote on articles of impeachment drafted Wednesday by Reps. David Cicilline of Rhode Island, Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Ted Lieu of California. They are expected to be introduced Monday, said the people, who were granted anonymity to discuss the planning. The articles say Trump “willfully made statements that encouraged — and foreseeably resulted in — imminent lawless action at the Capitol.” READ MORE: House Democrats discussing swift action to impeach Trump We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now