By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-republican-rep-newhouse-says-he-will-vote-to-impeach-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Republican Rep. Newhouse says he will vote to impeach Trump Politics Jan 13, 2021 2:33 PM EDT Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington has added his name to the short list of Republicans supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Watch Newhouse’s remarks in the player above. He said Tuesday on the House floor that the article of impeachment is flawed, but he will not use process as an excuse to vote no. He says, “There is no excuse for President Trump’s actions.” WATCH LIVE: House moves to impeach Trump Newhouse says the president took an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Yet he says when there was a “domestic threat at the door of the Capitol,” the president “did nothing to stop it.” He says he will vote for impeachment “with a heavy heart and clear resolve.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington has added his name to the short list of Republicans supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Watch Newhouse’s remarks in the player above. He said Tuesday on the House floor that the article of impeachment is flawed, but he will not use process as an excuse to vote no. He says, “There is no excuse for President Trump’s actions.” WATCH LIVE: House moves to impeach Trump Newhouse says the president took an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Yet he says when there was a “domestic threat at the door of the Capitol,” the president “did nothing to stop it.” He says he will vote for impeachment “with a heavy heart and clear resolve.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now