Charlie Crist says “impeachment is the direct result of the President’s own words and actions” in a statement released today.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-St. Petersburg, has announced he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

Crist made his position clear in a statement released today (Dec. 17) explaining his decision:

“I take no joy in my decision to vote to impeach President Trump.

“But given the facts presented, I’ve come to the grave conclusion that the President abused his position of power to such a degree that we have no choice but to act.

“No president, Republican or Democratic, is above the law. No president should be allowed to leverage our national security for their personal political benefit. No president should ask foreign governments to interfere in our elections. No president should obstruct Congress’ constitutionally mandated duty to provide oversight of the Executive Branch.

“I want to thank the brave men and women from the State Department and National Security Council who were willing to put their careers and reputations on the line to bear witness to the misdeeds of this president and his administration. Without their courage none of this information would have come to light.

“This is a sad, painful, and divisive situation for our nation. But impeachment is the direct result of the president’s own words and actions. And we have a duty to our Oath of Office and the Constitution to not stand silent.”

Crist represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, which includes south and mid-Pinellas County.

For information about Crist, go to crist.house.gov.

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