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Rep. Jim Clyburn says impeaching Trump shouldn’t be Democrats’ priority if they win back the House
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Jim Clyburn stated that if Democrats regain control of the House, their priority should be making life more affordable for Americans rather than focusing on impeaching former President Donald Trump.
- Clyburn neither ruled in nor out the possibility of impeachment but emphasized that issues like housing, education, energy, and healthcare affordability should come first.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed a similar stance, saying Democrats have not ruled out impeachment but will be guided by facts, law, and the Constitution if they lead the House.
- Clyburn expressed regret over his past support for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, acknowledging he misjudged Thomas’s alignment with his own background and experiences.
- Supporting former Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal, Clyburn endorsed expanding the Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices, calling it a necessary and significant congressional action.
