The Mueller report’s findings and the special counsel’s deferral to Congress increase pressure on Democrats and 2020 presidential candidates from the party’s left flank.
By Rachael Bade and Rachael Bade Congressional reporter Email Bio Follow Chelsea Janes Chelsea Janes Reporter covering the 2020 presidential campaign Email Bio Follow April 18 at 7:56 PM Top congressional Democrats said Thursday that President Trump obstructed justice in trying to undermine the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election and promised a thorough investigation. But party leaders — and even 2020 presidential candidates — stopped short of calling for impeachment.
Hoyer, however, later told CNN that “based on what we have seen to date, going forward on impeachment is not worthwhile at this point. Very frankly, there is an election in 18 months and the American people will make a judgment.” “No collusion! No obstruction!” said Rep. Jim Jordan , the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee. “Complete cooperation from the president. No executive privilege asserted.”
On Thursday, Democrats latched onto Mueller’s report to argue the special counsel never intended for Barr to make a decision on obstruction but wanted Congress to take up the question. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin argued that impeachment is but one of the functions of Congress, which is also responsible for passing legislation, particularly Democratic priorities of tougher gun control and lowering the cost of prescription drugs.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding impeachment, Democrats vowed to continue investigating the president. Nadler, who notably did not rule out the possibility of impeachment proceedings during a news conference Thursday afternoon, insisted that Mueller should testify “no later than May 23” before his committee.
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