Rep. Axne Statement in Support of Impeachment

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Ahead of the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives today on an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) issued the following statement:

"One week ago, the dangerous and deceitful rhetoric disseminated by President Trump incited an insurrection that led to the deaths of five Americans -- including one Capitol Police officer.

This violent attack on our democracy was no accident. For months, the President had used the power and pulpit of his office to spread lies about the legitimacy and security of our elections. And then, in a desperate attempt to overturn his own loss, he pressed his supporters to impede the certification of his own election.

The President's actions -- the deliberate repetition of falsehoods and calls to ignore a democratic election -- must have consequences. Incitement of an insurrection is a high crime against the United States, and the Constitutional consequence for such an act is impeachment. Therefore, I will vote to impeach President Donald Trump today.

Regardless of the remaining time in the President's term, his crime is too great for us to ignore. For the safety of our nation and its citizens, President Trump must be removed from office."

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