For Trump and Pelosi, impeachment will shape their legacies and their futures
Standing at the dais before a divided House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi was bringing down the gavel on passage of Articles of Impeachment, charging the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Rallying fervent supporters at an arena in Battle Creek, Michigan, President Trump was denouncing what he called a Constitutional affront and an attempted coup.
He has been a combative figure at center stage in his defense, opining on testimony, retweeting positive commentary and attacking his attackers – including her."Will go down in history as worst Speaker," he tweeted Wednesday. But both Trump and Pelosi have seen their political standing solidified during the process. The threat of impeachment hasamong congressional Republicans, including the handful who initially had expressed discomfort about his actions on Ukraine.
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