The NPR Politics Podcast Judiciary Hearing Opens Final Act Of Democrats' Trump Impeachment Saga
Dec 4, 2019
A panel of constitutional law scholars debates the historical context of impeachment. They analyze Trump's actions and the political hurdles Democrats face. Key arguments emerge on whether his behavior qualifies as impeachable. The discussion includes critiques of Republican strategies and insights from a witness challenging the necessity of impeachment. New findings about communication logs reveal connections that could influence the Ukraine narrative, adding layers to the ongoing saga.
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Judiciary Hearing Focus
- The House Judiciary Committee hearing focused on whether Trump's actions were impeachable.
- Constitutional law experts provided historical and legal context for impeachment.
Expert Opinions on Impeachment
- Democratic-called experts argued that Trump's actions in the Ukraine affair merit impeachment and removal.
- They believe Congress has no choice but to impeach based on the evidence.
Turley's Impeachment Standard
- Jonathan Turley, the Republican witness, argued for a higher impeachment standard.
- He suggested that Trump's actions were less severe than past presidential impeachments.