Sasse says he would consider impeaching Trump

Sasse says he would consider impeaching Trump

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Sen. Ben SasseBen Sasse GOP senators blame Trump after the mafia runs over Capitol Trump is convicted of mafia actions on Capitol Sasse blames Trump for the Capitol turmoil: ‘Lies have consequences’ MORE (R-Neb.) On Friday he said he would consider impeachment articles from the House, saying he believes President TrumpDonald Trump Capitol Police Officer Dies After Riot Donor who gave Hawley millions asks Senate to censor him for ‘irresponsible’ behavior Kellyanne Conway condemns the violence and supports Trump in a statement about Capitol disturbances MORE disregarded his oath of office.

“If they get together and have a lawsuit, I will definitely consider any articles they can submit, because, as I said, I believe the president disregarded his term of office,” Sasse said in an interview with “CBS This Morning”.

“He took an oath to the American people to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. He acted against it,” said Sasse. “What he did was wicked.”

Sasse in the interview hesitated a little, suggesting that it may not be in America’s best interest to accuse Trump, even if there was impugnable conduct, since he is only in office for another 12 days.

“The question is more of a prudential question. What is the best thing for America in 2022 or 2032. The question is not what is best for Donald Trump,” said Sasse.

Trump was under a bipartisan rage after inciting a crowd that attacked the Capitol on Wednesday in one of the most shameful scenes in U.S. history.

For more than 24 hours, Trump did little to show any regrets, instead he uploaded a video on Wednesday that spent more time repeating conspiracy theories about his defeat in the November elections than asking for calm or pushing protesters to leave the Capitol.

On Thursday night, the president changed course amid growing political pressure, resignations from cabinet officials and the real possibility of facing legal danger from his actions, condemning the riot in another video.

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiCapitol Policeman dies after riots Kellyanne Conway condemns the violence and supports Trump in a statement about Capitol disturbances Warren hits back at DeVos after the resignation announcement: ‘Bon voyage’ MORE (D-Calif.) On Thursday he said that if Vice President Pence and the Trump cabinet did not invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump, the impeachment process would begin.

Sasse was one of Trump’s most critical Republicans last week and is the first Republican senator to signal a clear opening to impeachment.

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