On the eve of the vote, Trump said he was being subjected to an “attempted coup” and a witch trial. He is also accused of obstructing Congress by refusing to cooperate with the impeachment investigation, barring staff from testifying and holding back documentary evidence. The two articles of impeachment are certain to pass in the House, where Democrats hold a firm majority. Even with that likely outcome, Trump poured out his frustration and fury in the letter to Pelosi, defending his record and attacking Democrats. Protests in support of impeachment broke out in several cities including New York, Boston, New Orleans and Los Angeles.

Source: The Guardian December 18, 2019 04:41 UTC