Trump denounces impeachment inquiry as a 'coup'
WASHINGTON, United States — Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced the impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency as a "coup," as his administration pushed back hard against the investigation.
Trump's comments came after Secretary of
"As I learn more and more each day, I am
As I learn more and more each day, I am
— Donald J. Trump (@coming to the conclusion that what is taking place is not animpeachment, it is a COUP, intended to take away the Power ofthe. ...realDonaldTrump ) October 1, 2019
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— Donald J. Trump (@. People, their VOTE, their Freedoms, their Second Amendment, Religion, Military, Border Wall, and their God-given rights as a Citizenof The United States of America!realDonaldTrump ) October 1, 2019
It is "intended to take away the Power of the People, their VOTE, their Freedoms, their Second Amendment, Religion, Military, Border Wall, and their God-given rights as a Citizen
Pompeo meanwhile accused three Democratic House committee heads conducting the impeachment inquiry of "an attempt to intimidate, bully and treat improperly the distinguished professionals of the Department of State."
But Democrats accused the top US diplomat of "stonewalling" the investigation and, according to media reports, scheduled interviews with at least two of the diplomats who both had
The Greatest Witch Hunt in the history of our Country!
— Donald J. Trump (@pic . twitter.com/7moLU6UTcErealDonaldTrump ) October 2, 2019
First clash in impeachment fight
It was the first major clash of the days-old impeachment probe, pointing to a dramatically mounting political and legal siege as Trump battles to save his presidency.
Trump faces the possibility of becoming only the third president ever impeached by Congress, which could lead to his going on trial in the Senate.
Democrats decided
Biden is the most likely Democrat to challenge Trump's reelection bid next year.
The first move of the three powerful House Democrats
"Secretary Pompeo was reportedly on the call when the President pressed Ukraine to smear his political opponent," they said.
Pompeo warned against obstruction
Pompeo's letter suggested that
"I will use all means at my disposal to prevent and expose any attempts to intimidate the dedicated professionals whom I am proud to lead," Pompeo said.
But news reports said the State Department's former special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, would testify Thursday and that the ex-ambassador to Kiev, Marie Yovanovitch, would appear behind closed doors on October 11.
The three committee heads warned Pompeo in a statement Tuesday that any effort to prevent witnesses from speaking to them was "illegal and will
Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani suggested he might not comply with a House subpoena issued on Monday.
Giuliani spent months earlier this year contacting Ukraine officials to encourage them to investigate Biden, whose son had business ties to Ukraine.
Trump attacks Schiff, whistleblower
While Pompeo and Giuliani battled the House committees, Trump also stepped up his personal attacks on Schiff, the leader of the impeachment investigation,
"Why isn't Congressman Adam Schiff being brought up on charges for fraudulently making up a statement and reading it to Congress," he asked.
"It is just another Democrat Hoax!"
On Monday, Trump said the White House was trying to get more information on the whistleblower,
But politicians from both parties warned the president against threatening or attempting to unmask the
"This person appears to have followed the whistleblower protection laws and ought to
"Folks just ought to be responsible with their words."
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