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Jeffries Says House Not Yet Decided on Trump Impeachment
House Minority Leader Jim Jeffries clarified that the House has not yet ruled in or out impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump. He stressed that accountability will be pursued by following facts, applying the law, and upholding the Constitution. Jeffries noted that key oversight committees, led by Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia, are actively working to maintain the House’s role as a check on executive power.
The essential points
- 01Jeffries confirms the House has not ruled in or out impeachment of Trump
- 02He emphasizes accountability must be guided by facts, law, and the Constitution
- 03Oversight committees led by Raskin and Garcia are actively involved
- 04The House aims to preserve checks and balances on the executive branch
The full brief
House Minority Leader Jim Jeffries clarified that the House has not yet ruled in or out impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump. He stressed that accountability will be pursued by following facts, applying the law, and upholding the Constitution. Jeffries noted that key oversight committees, led by Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia, are actively working to maintain the House’s role as a check on executive power.