GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to censure Trump over Capitol riot

Posted By TheNewsCommenter: From Thehill.com: “GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to censure Trump over Capitol riot”. Below is an excerpt from the article.

Six House Republicans on Tuesday introduced a resolution to censure President TrumpDonald TrumpHouse GOP leader tells members to quit spreading lies on riot, antifa DC attorney general says Trump Organization improperly paid K bill incurred during inauguration 70K QAnon Twitter accounts suspended in the wake of Capitol riot MORE over his role in stoking last week’s violent riots at the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The group, led by Rep. Brian FitzpatrickBrian K. FitzpatrickRepublicans gauge support for Trump impeachment Trump vetoes bipartisan driftnet fishing bill No Labels tapping Larry Hogan as co-chair MORE (R-Pa.), argued that a censure was the most effective way to punish Trump, arguing that the current impeachment effort being waged in the House over the violence is likely to result in the president’s acquittal in the Senate and could further divide a significantly fractured nation. 

“President Trump’s attempts to undermine the outcome of the 2020 election have been unconscionable. The combination of a false information campaign coupled with inflammatory rhetoric led to the devastation that I was a personal witness to on the House Floor on January 6th. His actions threatened the integrity of our democracy, Congress, and his own Vice President. For months, President Trump has been lying to the American people with false information, and giving his supporters false expectations. The election is over,” said Fitzpatrick.

“I believe censuring the president after his actions helps hold him accountable and could garner wide bipartisan support, allowing the House to remain united during some of our nation’s darkest days,” added Rep. Young Kim (Calif.). “Like many of my colleagues, I came to Washington promising to bridge the divide. I hope both parties can acknowledge our role in perpetuating division and come together to support this effort and move forward for our constituents and the nation.”

GOP Reps. John Curtis (Utah), Peter Meijer (Mich.), Tom ReedTom ReedTrump stares down new impeachment threat Republicans warn Democrats against impeaching Trump again House GOP debates Electoral College vote MORE (N.Y.) and Fred UptonFrederick (Fred) Stephen UptonRepublicans gauge support for Trump impeachment House GOP debates Electoral College vote House Republicans who didn't sign onto the Texas lawsuit MORE (Mich.) joined Fitzpatrick and Kim in introducing the resolution.

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