Trump says his nominees are extremely qualified. In reality, whether it is the EPA, the public lands agency, the Department of Labor, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Trump has chosen lawless people whose main qualification was urging the abolition or weakening of these federal law enforcers against corporate crimes and abuses.
Trump falsely says that climate disruption is not scientifically established, but a "Chinese hoax," while our country in plain sight is being battered by record breaking heat waves, hurricanes, floods, droughts, and tornadoes.
Trump says coal, oil, and gas are better for America than wind power (which he says causes cancer) and solar energy, which are cheaper and safer.
Trump is actually increasing deadly greenhouse gases as a result and worsening the climate crisis that the Pentagon calls a national security risk.
Trump regularly calls legislators investigating him "sick," "treasonous," "crooked," and "low-IQ." Truthfully, these are descriptions of him.
Trump keeps promising to control soaring drug prices while refusing to get that job done.
Trump lies about the massiveness of his wealth, yet opposes any release of his tax returns.
Trump says brutal dictators are doing great for their people, ignoring the obvious facts.
Trump operates in a vast cocoon of falsity and refuses to read and consult with people who are not sycophants. This is an egomaniacal, narcissistic illusionist who could start wars, has his hand on the nuclear trigger, and believes he is about the law and Congressional controls.
Trump regularly calls legislators investigating him "sick," "treasonous," "crooked," and "low-IQ." Truthfully these are descriptions of him.
Trump, unlike Clinton who was impeached by the House in 1998, has successfully resisted testifying or being questioned under oath. He is a many sided fugitive from justice, one or more steps above of the law.
Pelosi is making a mistake if she doesn't go forward with the full articles of impeachment against Trump. Relying on the Ukraine betrayal is not enough to counter the attack by Trump's avalanche of lies, phony distractions, and possibly a "wag the dog," desperation overseas.
This article originally published in Common Dreams(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
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