Thought For the Day: A President Cannot Be Impeached Based On A Faction of Society Is Upset That He Was Elected

“You cannot impeach a President because you are upset he won an election.” – Charlie Kirk

So what then is the meaning of this nebulous language, “high crimes and misdemeanors” and how might it apply?

“The Framers meant for the phrase ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ to signify only conduct that seriously harms the public and seriously compromises the officer’s ability to continue. If the phrase is given a less rigorous interpretation, it could allow Congress to influence and control the President and the courts…” – Neil J. Kinkopf

https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/articles/article-ii/the-scope-of-the-impeachment-power/clause/49

Further, consider this please:

“When the Founders wanted to ensure accountability, they mostly relied on elections and the voters to hold government officials responsible for their actions…” – Keith E. Whittington

https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/articles/article-ii/balancing-independence-and-accountability-in-impeachable-offenses-by-keith/clause/49

 

 

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