This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
On December 11, 2019, House Democratic leaders made a historic move by introducing two articles of impeachment against President Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. However, they surprisingly left out obstruction of justice.
But what drove this decision, and was it enough to satisfy the Democratic base? In today's episode, we delve into the unseen fight among Democrats over the scope of impeachment.
According to sources, the decision to exclude obstruction of justice was a contentious one, with some Democrats arguing that it was a crucial aspect of the president's alleged wrongdoing.
As one Democratic leader noted, 'The articles of impeachment are a reflection of the gravity of the president's actions, and we must ensure that we are holding him accountable for all of his wrongdoing.'
However, others argued that the focus should be on the two articles that were included, and that obstruction of justice would be addressed through other means.
Ultimately, the decision to introduce two articles of impeachment was a strategic one, aimed at building a broad coalition of support among Democrats.
As the impeachment process continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fight over the scope of impeachment is far from over.
