The seriousness impeachment inquiry into President Trump - Part 2
Bottom Line: First thing’s first. It’s not a given that the House will impeach the President. We can spend a lot of time talking about a hypothetical situation in the Senate. It’s not a given that Democrats will impeach President Trump in the House, and until and unless they proceed with articles of impeachment, we don’t even know what the charges would be that the Senate would consider. Second, in matters of the law, Senate Republicans have been rock solid. President Trump is setting records with the number and efficiency of federal judges confirmed. That’s 100% due to Republicans pushing hard in the Senate. Speaking of which, look at how hard almost all Senate Republicans fought to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. I understand skepticism but we have evidence that almost all Republicans will go to the mat to fight for justice when needed. Additionally, two-thirds of the Senate would have to vote to convict and remove the President. It’s never happened in American history for a reason. That’s an extremely high target to hit.
As for the IG report and investigations you’d like to see surface. I hear you. But be mindful that William Barr has been AG for under a year. Mueller’s team took nearly two years to do their work. Special Prosecutor, John Durham, recently impaneled a grand jury and expanded his investigation into criminal behavior. This means the investigation is set to lead to indictments and is very much on track. I understand the desire to have the Senate do something that would shine more light on the deep state but here’s the reality. Staying out of Durham’s way until he’s done with his work is the best and most efficient way to get the accountability you’d like to see. Patience is a virtue; one I struggle with as well but here’s the story heading into 2020. It’s not a given the House will impeach President Trump. If they do its extremely unlikely to result in action taken against President Trump and the real 2020 surprise is likely what will come from Durham’s prosecution of the deep state.
Hopefully that helps paint the picture as to why I’m handling the proceedings the way I am and why President Trump isn’t solely dedicated to the process.