Trump declared the impeachment proceedings a “disgrace” and portrayed himself as a victim of political foes he labeled “scum,” “sleaze bags” and “horrible” people.
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Sen. Rand Paul said his written question was not about the whistleblower.
“The president leaves us no choice but to act,” House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi said.
Many are using national politics to drive home important lessons about American government.
The call occurred one day after President Trump’s conversation with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
Democrats scheduled 13 witnesses to testify privately this week, but so far only two witnesses have shown up. Investigators are preparing to start public hearings next week.
The Halloween vote drew a familiar Twitter retort from Trump: “The greatest Witch Hunt in American History!”
His decision to resign comes amid scrutiny about dealings with Ukraine.
The president previously asked Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, which has fueled an impeachment inquiry.
The president and the Republican National Committee have raised $210 million in 2019, more than every Democratic presidential candidate combined.