Senator Wiener Calls for Trump's Impeachment Over Venezuela Claims
San Francisco, CA – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) has issued a statement calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Senator Wiener's demand for impeachment is based on his claims regarding President Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Allegations Regarding Venezuela
In his statement, Senator Wiener alleged that President Donald Trump initiated an "illegal invasion" of Venezuela. Wiener claimed that during this alleged invasion, the U.S. seized and bombed the Venezuelan capital, took control of the country's oil assets, and captured President Maduro and his wife. Furthermore, Senator Wiener stated that President Trump had declared the U.S. would "run" Venezuela indefinitely and had discussed U.S. military occupation specifically "as it pertains to oil."
Grounds for Impeachment
Senator Wiener cited the lack of Congressional authorization for military action as a key reason for his call for impeachment, asserting that President Trump has no legal authority for such an invasion. Wiener characterized these alleged actions as a "lawless act" and an "impeachable offense."
Perceived Consequences and Motives
According to Senator Wiener, these alleged actions by President Trump risk global stability, potentially inviting other nations to escalate conflicts or undertake similar actions. Wiener suggested that the alleged invasion of Venezuela was primarily motivated by a desire to enrich President Trump and his associates, and to divert public attention from domestic issues, rather than addressing concerns such as drug trafficking or supporting Venezuelan democracy. Senator Wiener concluded by reiterating his call for President Trump's immediate impeachment and removal from office.