Last week, the House Judiciary Committee advanced two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the House floor. It was necessary for them to take this measure because Trump used military aid to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our 2020 elections for his personal benefit and then tried to cover it up. He engaged in U.S. tax dollar-funded bribery, plain and simple, and must be held to account.
The House floor vote is expected on Wednesday, December 18.
As members of Congress prepare to vote and U.S. senators prepare for a likely trial, we're gathering in front of the district offices of House members, at U.S. Senate offices, and other locations to demand lawmakers uphold the U.S. Constitution and their oaths of office by supporting Trump’s impeachment.
There are more than 500 events planned for Tuesday at 5:30 PM local time, across all 50 states. These mobilizations are our opportunity to show that the people won’t stand for corrupt abuses of power. Find the event near you and join us.
In addition to protesting, please call your member of Congress today (and every day until they vote) and urge them to vote in favor of impeachment. You can reach their D.C. office by calling the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
When you reach an aide or voicemail, here are suggested talking points:
For Democratic members: Give them your name and zip code, and thank them for taking the impeachment inquiry seriously. Tell them why you support impeachment and let them know you'll have their back when they vote to impeach.
For Republican members: Give them your name and zip code, and urge them to uphold their oath of office and put country before party. Let them know that history is watching, and we can keep the president or the Constitution, but not both. We know they can do the right thing and vote to impeach.
This vote is about the future of America. If Congress doesn't impeach, Trump will absolutely interfere in the 2020 election, and every election following. And the next president will have permission to do the same. As the inimitable Rep. Pramila Jayapal said, the smoking gun is already reloaded.
We can keep the president or the Constitution, but not both. I, for one, choose the Constitution.
Join your friends and neighbors on Tuesday at 5:30 PM local time, as we take to the streets to demand Trump's impeachment & removal. Click the link to find an event near you.
And as always, please, keep calling.
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