Live from moscow where its currently just posix in the morning youre watching r. T. International im i was on a look thank you for joining us. Now i saw the breaking news story president of the trump has just been impeached by the democratic controlled house of representatives becoming only the 3rd u. S. Leader in the countrys history to receive that sanction. The as are 230 the nasal 197 present is one. Article one is adopting. The flavor. Question is are you have you have are good for you. Donald trump has been impeached on 2 articles abuse of power and obstruction of Congress Democrats accuse the american president of withholding military aid to ukraine for political gain and republicans in the house have been strongly opposed to impeachment describing the process as a sham the articles will need to be sent to the Republican Controlled Senate which must hold a trial to determine if the president should be removed from office considering the republican majority in the senate trump se
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Facebook. Com cspan and on x as i mentioned, but the president ial field narrowed with nikki haley deciding to suspend her campaign. Here are some of her comments on wednesday morning announcing the suspension of her president ial campaign as well as offering some harsh words for donald trump. I am filled with the gratitude for the outpouring of support we have received from all across our great country. They time has come to suspend my campaign. I said i wanted americans to have their voices heard and i have done that. I have no regrets. Although i will no longer be a candidate, i will not stop using my voice for the thingeve in. Our national that will crush our economy and it is necessary for our survival. The road to socialism is a road to ruin for america. Our congress is dysfunctional only getting worse. It is still filled with followers, not leaders. Term limits for washington politicians are needed now more than ever. Our world is on fire because of americas retreat. Standing by
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Power. , the likes of which this world has never seen before. Charlie the president s remarks came soon after reports emerged north korea had developed a miniaturized nuclear warhead. The secretary of state Rex Tillerson attempted to calm fears of military confrontation with north korea following President Trumps comments. What the president is doing is sending a strong message to north korea in language that kim jong un will understand because he doesnt seem to understand diplomatic language. I think the president just wanted to be clear to the north korean regime that the u. S. Has unquestioned ability to defend itself and will defend itself and its allies. I think it was important that he deliver that message to avoid any miscalculation on their part. Charlie north korea said it is carefully examining a plan to strike the u. S. Territory of guam. In a written statement defense secretary said kim jong un should cease any consideration of actions that will lead to the end of the regim