Nancy Pelosi spoke to the head of the US military on Friday, seeking assurance that Donald Trump will not be able to launch a nuclear strike during his last days in office. In a statement on Thursday, Pelosi said: “The president’s dangerous acts necessitate his immediate removal from office. Influential sources including the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal have called on Trump to resign. “Nearly 50 years ago, after years of enabling their rogue president, Republicans in Congress finally told President [Richard] Nixon that it was time to go. Nonetheless, Pelosi said: “If the president does not leave office imminently and willingly, the Congress will proceed with our action.”

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2021 19:26 UTC