Donald Trump has labelled the impeachment process against him as “an assault on America” as the US House of Representatives debates ahead of the historic vote. 9News
He forced a roll call vote — the first of several procedural efforts expected during the day to try to delay the proceedings. It was defeated on a party-line vote.
"When people look back at this affair, I want them to understand it, and learn for it, so that it can never happen to another president again," he wrote. The rare undertaking to impeach a president, set to unfold over more than six hours of debate today, is splitting the lawmakers in Congress much the way Americans have different views of Trump's unusual presidency and the articles of impeachment against him.
Trump appeared to intend his lengthy, accusatory message less for Pelosi than for the broad audience of citizens — including 2020 voters — watching history unfolding on Capitol Hill. Portraying himself as a blameless victim, as he often does, Trump compared the impeachment inquiry to the "Salem Witch Trials." Asked later if he bore any responsibility for the proceedings, he said, "No, I don't think any. Zero, to put it mildly."
"President Trump, by such conduct, has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to national security and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office."
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