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Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) offered his theory on the day’s impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, which featured four so-called constitutional scholars weighing in on the constitutional basis of President Donald Trump’s impeachment.The Georgia Republican, who also is the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, told host Sean Hannity the point of the hearing was to make a case where he believed the facts did not lend themselves to impeachment. “They were there because Jerry Nadler had to figure out something to do,” he explained. “He has no plan. As I said today, the clock and the calendar, not the facts, are driving this, Sean. And, look, you know, we showed it today. Jim Jordan, Matt Gaetz, John Ratcliffe, we just blew holes in it because it’s so easy.” “We have the facts on our side,” Collins continued. “All they have is hatred of … [Read more...] about Collins: ‘We Have the Facts on Our Side — All They Have Is Hatred of President Trump’

During an appearance on Wednesday’s broadcast of FNC’s “Fox News @ Night,” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) criticized Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan for her testimony earlier in the day before the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the impeachment of President Donald Trump.Lee called Karlan’s use of the term “monarch” to describe Trump “very irresponsible.” “That was a very irresponsible statement by that professor. In fact, that she would compare him to a monarch indicates she doesn’t understand the meaning of the word tyranny,” Lee said. “She doesn’t understand the risk associated with the concentration of power.” Later in the segment, Lee speculated Trump would come out ahead as things currently stand. “If if they were to move forward tomorrow, he’d be ready to go to trial tomorrow, and he’d win,” Lee predicted. Follow Jeff Poor on Twitter @jeff_poor … [Read more...] about Mike Lee: Trump-Monarch Comparison ‘Very Irresponsible’

Wednesday during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, explained his criticism of one of the so-called constitutional experts invoking the name of Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump.Gaetz told Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan, one of the hearing’s “expert witnesses,” that her reference to the youngest Trump son did “not lend credibility” to her argument and that it made her look “mean.” Karlan later apologized. However, Gaetz argued Karlan’s remarks were just one indicator of the biases of the panel of witnesses that appeared before the committee earlier in the day. He speculated the witnesses called by the Democratic majority would not have opposed any impeachment theory. “These were not dispassionate people invited by the Democrats at least analyzing the law and the facts. They’re advocates,” … [Read more...] about Gaetz: There Would Have Been No Impeachment Theory ‘Constitutional Experts’ Wouldn’t Have Supported

White House counselor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayGeorge Conway calls out Melania Trump after she criticizes impeachment witness: 'You're amplifying what was a nothingburger reference' Trump: Democrats' impeachment 'performance' is 'unpatriotic' George Conway quote-tweets Kellyanne Conway on Trump, Biden, Ukraine MORE on Thursday called Canadian Prime Minister Justin TrudeauJustin Pierre James TrudeauBiden hammers Trump over video of world leaders mocking him Trump returns to impeachment fight after NATO clash Overnight Defense: Trump cancels presser, cuts short NATO trip | Viral video catches leaders appearing to gossip about Trump | Dem witnesses say Trump committed impeachable offenses | Trump reportedly mulling more troops in Middle East MORE's behavior in a viral video in which he was seen gossiping about President TrumpDonald John TrumpStates slashed 4,400 environmental agency jobs in past decade: study Biden hammers Trump over video of world leaders mocking … [Read more...] about Conway: Video of Trudeau gossiping about Trump was ‘childish’