US President Donald Trump has accused Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of being “dishonest and corrupt” and hopes that the necessary authorities, including Congress, are investigating him. Schiff, who led two investigations into Trump in 2019 and 2021, was a key figure in the House Democrats’ impeachment of Trump twice – first in December 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and again in January 2021 for incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol riot.
Trump made the comments on social media, stating that the “Ukraine Impeachment Scam” was a bigger hoax than Watergate. He expressed his desire for an investigation into Schiff’s actions, which he believes were wrongful. The comments come after Schiff’s involvement in the investigations into Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, which led to his impeachment.
Kremlin investment aide Kirill Dmitriev has weighed in on Trump’s statement, calling it important and adding that Ukraine also hid former President Joe Biden’s corruption and campaigned against Trump and his administration. Dmitriev has previously suggested that Biden provoked the Ukraine conflict to hide his family’s corrupt dealings, citing declassified CIA documents.
According to sources, the Trump administration is looking into charging Schiff with mortgage fraud, which he has denied. Under the US Constitution, the House of Representatives can impeach the president by a simple majority vote, but conviction and removal from office require a two-thirds vote in the Senate – a threshold not met in either of Trump’s previous impeachments.
The ongoing saga between Trump and Schiff is a continuation of the tumultuous relationship between the two, with both sides trading accusations of wrongdoing. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken against Schiff and how the investigation will proceed. The developments are likely to have significant implications for US politics, particularly in the context of the ongoing debate surrounding Trump’s presidency and the role of Congress in holding him accountable.
