Overview
- In a USA Today interview released Monday, Nancy Pelosi said impeachment should not be the Democratic agenda for the next two years unless new, demonstrable impeachable conduct emerges.
- Pelosi argued impeachment must follow careful review, calling it a serious constitutional step, and blamed Senate Republicans for previously preventing conviction.
- She described Trump's current administration as corrupt, incoherent, chaotic and cruel, yet reiterated she is not ready to back another impeachment at this time.
- Her stance follows Rep. Al Green’s latest bid to impeach Trump, which the House tabled 237–140 last week, as Democratic leaders emphasized the need for rigorous investigation before any such move.
- Pelosi noted the House impeached Trump in 2019 and 2021 over Ukraine and January 6 respectively, but he was acquitted both times in the Senate.