Twitter Implodes After Nancy Pelosi Announces An Impeachment Inquiry On President Trump
At 5:00 PM this evening, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, announced the start of an impeachment inquiry on President Trump. This news followed a Washington Post story that a US intelligence official filed a whistleblower complaint against the Trump Administration for forcing Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden.
Democrats have been placing pressure on Pelosi to investigate the whistleblower report, and impeach President Trump, following his refusal to release a transcript of his July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Immediately after Pelosi's announcement, Twitter reacted with celebration, anger, and complete cynicism. Below are a collection of memes, GIFs, and tweets that sent the hashtags #impeachtrump and #impeachment to trend like crazy.
Unsurprisingly, the President took to Twitter following the announcement.
And responded to The Hill when they asked for a comment.
Question: "Congress is moving towards #impeachment, including Nancy Pelosi. It could be as a result of the Ukraine call. How do you feel about that?"President Trump: "I think it's ridiculous. It's a witch hunt, I'm leading in the polls. They have no idea how they stop me." pic.twitter.com/le6VSElS9a
— The Hill (@thehill) September 24, 2019
Then a set of celebrations took over.
Finally! I’ve been waiting for this to come out on Netflix for 3 years #ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/pONRppb8DH
— Satan (@RealS8nn) September 24, 2019
OMG OMG OMG ITS HAPPENING 🎉🎉🎉✨✨✨✨✨🎉🎉🎉 trump is over party #ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/9fn0DeB7ih
— Max (@friesaremylife) September 24, 2019
Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats on their way to impeach Donald Trump #impeachment #ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/YJjjdIvtt1
— Dania (@daniarv25) September 24, 2019
One for old times’ sake pic.twitter.com/rOCkfKW6lc
— Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) September 24, 2019
Those who truly love America know that it’s time to #ImpeachTrump ! 🥳Country over party. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nSkr9eXZFA
— Bryan H (@X_BryanH) September 24, 2019
BREAKING: The Daily Show reacts to Trump impeachment inquiry on TikTok pic.twitter.com/bndGfaT0QE
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) September 24, 2019
#ImpeachTrump #impeachment pic.twitter.com/srL9JIoyPg
— Burp Reynolds (@theangeladee) September 24, 2019
Is it time to tune back in to this season of America? 👀👀 #ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/JsbrYgw4ZW
— STAN ACCOUNT FOR MYSELF (@screenready) September 24, 2019
Let's get this party started!#ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/u7gW6INgFt
— #KingQueenMoe💋💋💋 (@PralineQueen1) September 24, 2019
#ImpeachTrump Nancy Pelosi announces impeachment inquiryDemocrats: pic.twitter.com/PoHWLJUWUi
— 🅱️rogressive (@PositiveUncert1) September 24, 2019
Twitter right now. #Impeachment pic.twitter.com/5U65W5FthH
— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) September 24, 2019
#ImpeachTrump & MAKE AMERICA GRETA AGAIN! 🙌🏽👑 pic.twitter.com/YqGtojRj8O
— FP (@fpereznyc) September 24, 2019
“Ya know, I heard Trump on the phone with Ukraine…” #ImpeachTrump #NancyPelosi pic.twitter.com/1bET9OYyXA
— Chiko 🐝 (@Faded_Saiyan) September 24, 2019
Trump supporters didn't take long to respond to the news either.
#ImpeachTrump is trending again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 like that is going to happen. All this is, last attempt by the left because they know, they have no one that can beat Donald Trump next year #Trump2020 #KAG pic.twitter.com/3KY7W7a7Kj
— Kingace369 (@Kingace369) September 24, 2019
An absolute disgrace how House Democrats are acting, not liking someone isn’t a reason for impeachment, they know they can’t win 2020, now here’s there final card to play, straight bullshit!! #Trump2020 #impeachment #SomeoneGiveNacyAnotherDrink #DemocratsAreDestroyingAmerica https://t.co/pihsy01xl2
— Whiskey Dicks (@thewhiskeydick3) September 24, 2019
Nadler, Schiff and Pelosi should agree to resign, if there's nothing illegal or unethical in the transcripts when they're released tomorrow. This is the second witchcraft hoax they have put us through. They are wasting too much of the taxpayers time and money. #MAGA
— MARK SIMONE (@MarkSimoneNY) September 24, 2019
@SpeakerPelosi Put your money where your polygrip is! Bring impeachment to the floor. Let the House vote on it so that we can start working on replacements for all of the reps who are hellbent to continue this ridiculous #WitchHunt in order to save their own asses- like you! pic.twitter.com/ptO9FKNFSo
— ❌gameoverulose❌ (@gameoverulose) September 24, 2019
Dems just hand Trump 2020 https://t.co/2bkjRzyJj3
— Dakota Flynn 🇺🇸 (@DakotaEFlynn) September 24, 2019
Yes we do believe it. This is THE reason you were elected, and it will be the reason you are re-elected. We stand with you, body and soul, as long as you stand for US. @realDonaldTrump #Trump2020 #KAG https://t.co/OV4tqIdCDE
— Chip Brockhaus (@chip_brockhaus) September 24, 2019
The second coup attempt has commenced. #MAGA
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) September 24, 2019
Keep America Great ! :-) #Trump2020 pic.twitter.com/sXwQJXXfJ4
— Marc Hogue (@Boss_Hogue) September 24, 2019
the #ImpeachTrump movement is just as much a hoax as #climatechange. The dorks pushing this narrative on social actually think it means remove him from office. Even if the left were able to somehow impeach.. he'd be found not guilty in the senate. It's kabuki theater.
— Joe Pags Pagliarulo (@JoeTalkShow) September 24, 2019
Dems have no basis for impeachment. They should be investigated for obstructing justice. Their whistleblower may in fact turn out to have no direct evidence. The story is so far off it sounds like another Dem-Media frame-up. Only crimes are Biden-Kerry pay for play. Thank you.
— Rudy Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) September 24, 2019
Dems know they can’t remove Trump from office. But they figure they can hurt the economy, and distract everyone from the probs with their own candidates, so they figure impeachment will work out for them anyway.
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) September 25, 2019
That’s almost as bad a standard as they used to start their Russia hoax! By now it’s clear to the American people that all the Democrats want to do is obstruct this president from doing his job. Despite all this @realDonaldTrump has put up unprecedented numbers for America! https://t.co/lYNFc5nJaJ
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 24, 2019
And many users met the news with cynicism.
finding out about the house launching an official inquiry to #ImpeachTrump vs. realizing it might not go anywhere depending on what the senate does pic.twitter.com/XIALis7GlO
— kristen bell nation (@glosstones) September 24, 2019
On this day, never forget how fucking weak Nancy Pelosi has been for months
— Dave Anthony’s Husk (@daveanthony) September 24, 2019
Liberals getting ready to defend Pelosi after 2 years of inaction & delaying because she finally got forced into backing an #impeachment inquiry. pic.twitter.com/zfNavm876z
— Ada🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@natryte) September 24, 2019
Nancy Pelosi deciding that Trump is not above the law after two and a half years of him breaking laws #ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/ho43z21nUD
— rick and morto (@DylanTeeBH) September 24, 2019
😂😅🤦♀️ #Lewandowski #Impeachment #FunnyAnother day …Another fight about politics on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/FdzkBqkUEB
— Clear Cider (@TheClearCider) September 18, 2019
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WarLordM
History would look very unkindly on the Democrats if they didn't impeach the President. If they do, that ire will move to the Republicans if they don't remove him from office.
Also worth noting that we're one step closer to watching an impeached President win re-election and possibly even a President removed from office return to office via election
Panuru
Trump Lawyer: You can't pursue civil charges against the President. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Trump Lawyer: You can't pursue criminal charges against the President. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Trump Lawyer: You can't subpoena the President. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Trump Lawyer: You can't subpoena the President's documents. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Trump Lawyer: You can't subpoena people who work for the President. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Trump Lawyer: You can't subpoena people who worked for the President before he took office. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Trump Lawyer: You can't get whistleblower complaints against the President. Impeachment is the only mechanism set out in the Constitution to investigate him.
Well la dee dah, looks like the dare was called.
nocunoct
>the #ImpeachTrump movement is just as much a hoax as #climatechange.
I want to get off CURRENT YEAR POLITICS RIDE 1
Timey16
Should be noted that removal from office is a two step process with impeachment only being the first step. For impeachment the House will vote and only needs a 50% majority. Then this will go into the "conviction" phase to the Senate there the Senate will vote and will require a 2/3 majority to decide whether to convict the president or not.
So far two presidents have been impeached, none were convicted and removed from office and the only one that had a realistic chance of removal resigned shortly before the impeachment proceedings (Nixon) and was pardoned by his replacement (since the VP took over and was loyal to Nixon) so he could keep his title ("former president") and pension.
And on that note: Nancy as the House Leader has legal unlimited access to any and all intelligence. No matter what Trump says. The idea that there is intelligence so secret only the president knows it is a Hollywood invention. In reality there is always a minimum of 8 people ("Gang of Eight") with unlimited legal access to the highest clearance level and the president can legally do nothing about it. Meaning: if she requests the full recording of the phone call he is legally obliged to hand it over. Otherwise he would be in legal contempt.
Timey16
But now I also remember that they requested the unredacted Mueller report and Trump said "lol no" and he is now marked in contempt and nothing happens, because the system isn't designed for the government to be so brazen to just ignore the law and thus has no punishment in case they do.
So it's really only just good on paper.
Baro Ki'teer, salt trader
I don't exactly like Trump, but good god this is going to be a shitshow either way. I can only pray no matter what happens that us civvies will be ok in the end.
Admaril
You would think that they would have realized this won't work the first few times they tried to do it.
Benoc
Poor nancy has to throw a bone to the crazies in her party, get ready for eight more years out of power.
A Concerned Rifleman
"Ok, guys, really! We totally got the smoking gun this time, just give me a few more minutes…"
(((Richard Cheese; 妹妹 Master)))
An inquiry which will likely end around the same time that his term is up, I'm sure.
digital_m3m3
…So what new, impeachment-worthy evidence has come out? A single phone call?
GamerDLM
If you're looking for a quick summary. Basically a US Intelligence Officer filed a Whistleblower complaint over some promise between Trump and the Ukraine. Allegedly Trump had tried to force Ukraine's President to start investigations into Joe Biden's son. With the assumption being he threatened to withhold nearly 400 million dollars in military aid if they didn't comply.
To put it in the most on the nose terms, another case of Trump trying to reach out to a foreign power to get assistance for a presidential election.
Timey16
Additionally:
The Ukrainian president has admitted that the phone call DID take place and that Trump DID ask for dirt on Biden's son.
On top of that, $400 million in foreign aid that was already meant for Ukraine was mysteriously frozen just mere days before the call.
Now of course the question remains whether those two things are related or not, but the timing sure is impeccable.