United States Studies Centre's Jared Mondschein says average Americans 'do not see' reason for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
United States Studies Centre's Jared Mondschein says average Americans 'do not see' reason for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
“As much as the evidence has become, in my opinion, overwhelming and clear and stronger for impeachable offences, the people do not see it,” Mr Mondschein told Sky News. He said the political process was not going in the Democrats' favour. "[It's] down and dirty politics," he said. Image: Getty
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