Bonamici Criticizes Senate Acquittal of President Trump in Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON, DC [2/5/20] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) criticized the Senate's acquittal of President Donald J. Trump in its impeachment trial.

The House of Representatives impeached Trump in December. Bonamici voted in support of both articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

"President Trump has failed the American people," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "He repeatedly put his own self-interest before our country's national security and the needs of our communities. Trump is impeached by the House forever, a majority of the American public believe he committed an impeachable offense, and new evidence continues to emerge that he abused the power of his office when he asked Ukraine to interfere in the U.S. election by investigating a political rival.

"I am deeply disappointed in the Senate. Although there were many votes to convict, including one from a Republican Senator, too many failed to put country before party. And despite new evidence coming to light since the House impeachment proceeding, they did not call any witnesses regardless of bipartisan support for doing so. Acquitting Trump without a fair trial sets a dangerous precedent for current and future Presidents to exploit. History will judge the Senate for failing to uphold its Constitutional duty to provide checks and balances. No one is above the law, including the President.

"As a co-equal branch of government, the House will continue to fight back against this administration's anti-democratic agenda and stand up for the rule of law. Today's acquittal is not the end of our work to protect our country and advance policies that benefit all."

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