Why Nosotros Should Impeach Now

My novel slice for The Washington Post close why the Mueller hearings exhibit impeachment needs to outset now.
"If the president is reelected too serves his amount term, the five-year statute of limitations on obstacle of jurist volition function out earlier he leaves office. Thus, reelection would almost guarantee that Trump volition never stand upwards case for his crimes. The entirely agency Congress tin dismiss ensure Trump is always held accountable is to laid about impeachment proceedings."


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