Nancy Pelosi accuses McCarthy of political maneuvering in Trump impeachment expungement.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Questions Constitutionality of Expunging Trump’s Impeachments
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has raised doubts about the constitutionality of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) plan to expunge former President Donald Trump’s two impeachments. In an interview with Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the Union, Pelosi accused McCarthy of “playing politics” with the issue.
“Kevin is playing politics. It’s not even clear if he constitutionally can expunge those things. If he wants to put his members on the spot, his members in difficult races on the spot, that’s a decision he has to make,” Pelosi said.
McCarthy, who owes his speakership in part to Trump’s endorsement, had previously denied making a “deal” with Trump regarding the expungement of the impeachments before Congress’s August recess. However, he did express support for expungements in cases where the impeachments were deemed to be “purely political.”
Pelosi warned that McCarthy’s political maneuvering could pose a risk to vulnerable House Republicans in the upcoming 2024 election. She emphasized that expunging the impeachments is “not responsible” and highlights the extent of Trump’s influence.
“As I’ve said before, Donald Trump is the puppeteer, and what does he do all of the time? Shine a light on the strings. These people look pathetic,” Pelosi said.
Last month, Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced a resolution to expunge Trump’s impeachments from Dec. 18, 2019, and Jan. 13, 2021. McCarthy had indicated that he would consider the resolution when it was introduced. However, concerns have been raised among House Republicans about the potential divisions that could arise from such a vote.
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Pelosi also emphasized that the decision to bring forth an impeachment was not taken lightly, but the House ultimately had “no choice.” She urged against expunging the impeachments, highlighting the need to hold Trump accountable.
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