The Daily Chuck Schumer on Impeachment, Witnesses and the Truth
Jan 29, 2020
Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, shares his insights on leading a party in opposition during Trump’s impeachment trial. He discusses the significance of John Bolton's forthcoming book and its implications for the trial. Schumer elaborates on the challenges of calling witnesses, the moral duty to uncover the truth, and the political balance lawmakers must maintain. He also touches on the tensions between loyalty to the president and justice, and the growing complexities in U.S. politics amid current events.
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Truth and Public Opinion
- Schumer's goal is to reveal the truth through witnesses and documents in Trump's impeachment trial.
- He believes that public opinion favors this approach, putting pressure on Republican senators.
Bolton's Revelation
- John Bolton's upcoming book, corroborating a key impeachment accusation, is a major revelation.
- It has prompted some previously silent Republicans to consider the need for witnesses and documents.
Appealing to Higher Instincts
- Schumer appeals to some Republican senators' sense of history and duty to the nation.
- He believes this approach is more effective than simply urging them to convict Trump.