Rep. Plaskett: Trump Did “God-Awful Illegal Things” To Destroy Democracy

As a manager during the second impeachment of Donald Trump, Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-U.S. Virgin Islands) knows the extent of the former president’s criminality. Upon the appointment of a special counsel in the Justice Department’s ongoing criminal investigations of the former president, Trump called it “the worst politicization of justice” and implored Republicans to “stand up and fight.” Rep. Plaskett has heard it all before. “It’s a soundbite he uses over and over again,” she says. “It’s like copy and paste.”



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#Trump #DOJ #Impeachment

[michellem]

Every territory should be able to vote.

[Lea-rbnc]

Yes he did. However, he didn't act alone and many of them are in office. They did much to enable Trump. They belong behind bars not in Congress, the Senate, or any office.

[lindalovatt]

I think it's all over complicated.the question is has he been caught red handed with stolen documents.the answer is yes so indict like anyone else would be indicted.

[chuckrambo]

And yet we still continue to have Democracy

[renitaperry]

Trumolester and cronies for prison. 💯🙏🏽

[joaneskins]

"FASCISM came to America hugging the 🇺🇲 FLAG 🇺🇲 carrying an upside ⬇down HOLY BIBLE."

Sinclair Lewis

[johntillotson]

I love her intelligence and linguistic skills. I can tell the congresswoman is articulate and well read. I love African Americans

[One.--]

Looks like AG found a Pitbull for old Donnie 😆👍

[_sillyeyes_]

The odds are, he is probably doing god-awful illegal things at this very moment.

[davidgregory]

Hold all Trump-GOP crimes against America accountable or face backlash for dishonor of constitution, rule of law, democracy....they matter to the majority.

[ethanj]

I pray to baby Jesus that the special counselor brings charges soon ... it's inconceivable that one can get away with so much sh*t

[freedomofreligion]

Considering the pressure on Garland, I don't begrudge him the small comfort of a judicious appointment of a Special Counsel. Garland had this decision ready-to-go for when Trump announced.

[Richard-dovo]

This guest has the exact right thoughts that all Americans should keep in mind every day until this terrible era of the Florida man is finally over and seen for what it truly was

[eternalskeptic]

He invited
He incited
They rioted
Then he denied it
Even though he'd implied it
Now he must be indicted!

[allenburnett]

Articulate. Precise. No wasted words. We're fortunate to have her.

[gingerjolley]

Let's hope Mr. Smith has the time and evidence to bring ALL the participants in the attempt to pull a coup d'etat on our House and Senate members included....

[logann-mackenziefroste]

Yes he did and yet his followers and the republicans keep obsessing over the democrats‼️😂😂😂

[karyherndon]

Just getting to this interview with Rep. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands this Sunday evening. Thank for the updates. She is very personable and respectful for others in this difficult situation —that former President Donald Trump has put himself ..in lately. We can be grateful for Plaskett’s own analysis and sharp focus. Thank you, Stacey Plaskett! Yup ! 🦩..🐓..🐕..🕊..🦃..🇺🇸

[michaelstancato]

The Special Council is needed based on what happened in the DOJ in the 1940s. For solid historical context listen to Rachel Madow's podcast "Ultra". A very similar thing we're going through now happened in the 1940s.

[conscientiousthinker]

Trump says things to cover criminal acts