Why Congress should not move forward on #Trump’s impeachment
It guts me to say this, but I don’t think Congress should move forward on #Trump’s impeachment.
It’s not because he’s innocent or was wrongly charged or impeached. Not at all.
It’s because: (1) there are urgent crises that need every ounce of Congress’s focus; and (2) it is a step towards healing the great division in our country.
Failure to prosecute serious, intentional and provable offenses is rarely the path to a good and just outcome, but in this case, the costs of advancing Trump’s impeachment would outweigh the benefits.
Also, he’s on the line for many other serious offenses, in many other jurisdictions.
I hope every investigation and prosecution is aboveboard, going only where the facts and law lead, and fully respecting the rights afforded any defendant or subject of investigation.
If he’s guilty, I hope that is proven in court and he bears the full consequences.
Meanwhile, Congress should put the impeachment aside and move forward on what’s most important.
