Democrat Representative Schiff Urges Conviction of Trump to Safeguard Our Democracy
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, who led the prosecution in Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, expressed hope that the rule of law will be applied to the former President. Schiff’s comments came after Trump was indicted for the third time this year, this time for his alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The four-count indictment was delivered by a grand jury in federal court in Washington. Trump, who is currently the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has denied any wrongdoing.
Schiff took to Twitter to announce the indictment and stated that it would test whether the rule of law could be enforced against a former president and current candidate. He emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law for the sake of democracy. Schiff himself has faced controversy in the past, having been censured by the House for spreading false allegations of Trump colluding with Russia in the 2016 election. He was also removed from the Intelligence Committee when Republicans regained control of the House in 2022.
Overall, Schiff’s comments reflect his belief in holding Trump accountable and ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, even for a former president.
