Trump stonewalling impeachment investigation, says Speaker Pelosi

Washington, October 9

President Donald Trump is “trying to make lawlessness a virtue”, said House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi’s comment came after the White House in a letter to the Democrat leaders on Tuesday refused any cooperation from President Trump in the impeachment investigations by the Opposition.

“For a while, the President has tried to normalise lawlessness. Now, he is trying to make lawlessness a virtue,” Pelosi said. “The American people have already heard the President’s own words – do us a favour though. The President’s actions threaten our national security, violate our Constitution and undermine the integrity of our elections. The White House letter is only the latest attempt to cover up his betrayal of our democracy, and to insist that the President is above the law,” she said.

“Mr President, you are not above the law. You will be held accountable. This letter is manifestly wrong, and is simply another unlawful attempt to hide the facts of the Trump Administration’s brazen efforts to pressure foreign powers to intervene in the 2020 elections,” Pelosi said.

She said the WH’s stonewalling against the allegations was giving evidence of President Trump abusing his office and violating his oath to “protect, preserve and defend” the Constitution.

Congressmen Adam B Schiff said, “We will be issuing subpoena to Ambassador Sondland for both his testimony and documents.” — PTI