Monday, December 09, 2019

Republicans Heckle and Disrupt as Bitter Impeachment Divide Laid Bare


THE GUARDIAN: Monday saw Congress begin arguments on what the witness testimony on Trump meant – and it did not go smoothly

Having heard all the witness testimony in the impeachment case against Donald Trump, Congress began arguments on Monday on what that testimony meant. It did not go smoothly.

Jerry Nadler, the Democratic chair of the House judiciary committee, had barely begun introducing the session when a bearded young man got up from the public seats at the back of the chamber and started yelling.

“Americans are sick of your impeachment scam! Trump is innocent!” he shouted. “You’re the one committing treason. America is done with this!”

As uniformed Capitol policeman began ushering him from the chamber, he declared: “You can kick me out, but he’s the one committing crimes.” » | Julian Borger in Washington | Monday, December 9, 2019