Democrat Chris Pappas Backs Impeachment: Trump Compromised ‘Rule of Law’

Pappas revealed in a statement Tuesday:

I have reviewed the articles and the underlying evidence and testimony very closely. I have heard from constituents on all sides of this issue. Ultimately, this comes down to the facts, the Constitution, and my conscience. What the President has done is blatantly wrong, and I will not stand idly by when a President compromises the rule of law and our national security for his own personal political benefit.

I will support both articles when they come to the floor for a vote. The President abused the powers of his office and obstructed Congress as it sought to put facts on the table for the American people and hold him accountable. Our nation’s founders created a government with shared powers and co-equal branches of government. They gave us the presidency—not a monarchy. They created a system where no one is above the law, even the President of the United States. If Congress does not act in this case where bright Constitutional lines have been crossed, we dishonor the wisdom of our founders and undermine the institutions of our democracy.

Rep. Pappas’ support for impeaching President Trump arises as Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ), another swing district Democrat, will reportedly switch parties and join the Republican party over the Democrats’ support for impeachment.

The New Hampshire joins other swing district Democrats such as Reps. Max Rose (D-NY), Susie Lee (D-NV), and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) who have backed impeachment.