Manning Statement on the Vote to Impeach President Trump

Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) released the following statement:

“The President has repeatedly lied to his supporters and to the American people about the recent election. He has also attempted to bully election officials into falsifying elections results. His lies, his incendiary rhetoric and his actions culminated in a violent insurrection that he purposely incited to prevent the certification of the Electoral College vote count. His efforts to derail the peaceful transition of power, a hallmark of American democracy, were a violation of his oath of office. His dangerous actions led to the death of five people and injury to countless others. The President has proven himself unfit to lead our nation and unable to discharge the duties of his office. Last night, I voted for the Resolution calling on Vice President Pence and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment. Since the Vice President refuses to act, I will vote to impeach the President. 

“I call on my Republican colleagues to speak the truth to their supporters and inform them that President Trump has lied to them and misled them. Our nation cannot heal without holding those people who incited and participated in the insurrection accountable. President Trump urged the attendees of last week’s rally to go to the Capitol and fight. Then, once the violence began, he refused to step in and stop it. The President fomented the violent insurrection that took place at the Capitol and he must be held accountable for his actions. No one is above the law, including the President.”

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