Sky News contributor Bruce Wolpe says “two articles of impeachment have been outlined against the US president” with claims Trump “abused his office as president by inviting Ukraine to interfere in the US election”, and that he “obstructed congress”.
A third article of impeachment was not included - obstruction of justice - which would have captured the allegations against the president in the Robert Mueller investigation.
Mr Wolpe told Sky News “this is power and accountability at the highest level under the US constitution”, and said he expected the articles to be taken to a vote early next week. “Trump is looking for a high-road diplomacy to advance his objectives and say to the American people he has given them a great economy, and now a great foreign policy”, he said. Image: Getty
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