"Capitol Riot Caused by Trump"…Democratic House Member Demands Trump's Impeachment

Democratic Party Lawmakers Flood Calls for President Trump's Impeachment

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] As violent incidents occurred with protesters storming the U.S. Capitol to prevent the confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's victory, voices calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump began to emerge among Democratic House members.

Thousands of supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gathered at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on the 6th (local time). Among them, hundreds stormed the Capitol and occupied the Rotunda. The occupation of the Capitol, a symbol of American democracy, by protesters is an unprecedented event. Congress was scheduled to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory that day, but the joint session of the House and Senate was abruptly halted due to the Capitol breach. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the 6th (local time), regarding the violent incidents where pro-Trump protesters stormed and occupied the U.S. Capitol, Representative Ilhan Omar called for the impeachment of President Trump. Omar said, "President Trump must be impeached by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives," adding, "We can no longer allow him to remain in office. This is a matter of protecting our republic and upholding the oath we took." Omar also revealed that she is drafting an impeachment resolution against President Trump.

Democratic Representative Ted Lieu argued that Vice President Mike Pence should succeed the presidency following President Trump. Lieu stated, "Vice President Pence needs to invoke the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution," and "President Trump must be removed from office." The 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides for the vice president to succeed the president.

On the 6th (local time), an unprecedented incident of protesters storming the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. occurred, prompting lawmakers in the House chamber to evacuate urgently. The House and Senate were scheduled to hold a joint session that day to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory, but the meeting was abruptly halted due to the intrusion of protesters supporting President Donald Trump.
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Representative Ayanna Pressley also said on Twitter, "As soon as Congress convenes, President Trump must be immediately impeached by the House of Representatives." Democratic Representative David Cicilline also tweeted, "This situation is lawless, and the president brought it upon himself. The House must impeach and indict him tomorrow."

The American current affairs magazine The Atlantic argued in an article titled 'Trump Must Be Impeached Again' that "Congress must act immediately." The magazine stated, "It is not enough to just remove President Trump; we must ensure that no one ever attempts such a thing again."