A group backed by left-wing donor organizations is calling for an impeachment inquiry to be launched against President Donald Trump.
Legal nonprofit Free Speech For People started the campaign almost immediately following Trump’s inauguration.
Free Speech For People Co-founder and President John Bonifaz said on January 20, “We have just launched a new campaign calling for an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump for offenses he has already committed upon taking the oath.”
“Donald Trump has been sworn in as President of the United States for a second time. Not only is he disqualified from the presidency, but he has already violated the United States Constitution. And, just like eight years ago, more violations will certainly follow,” the impeachment effort’s website says. “During his campaign and in the months between his election and inauguration, Trump has threatened to engage in unlawful, unconstitutional conduct. He has once more positioned himself to abuse the office for personal profit and power in violation of clear constitutional commands and at the expense of our democratic institutions, constitutional precedent, and the safety of our country’s most vulnerable.”
“Free Speech For People is calling on Congress to launch an immediate impeachment investigation to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach Donald Trump for offenses that have already occurred and that will continue in the days to come,” the website adds. “Congress must also be prepared to expand its investigation if Trump undertakes any of the other impeachable actions that he has threatened to carry out.”
According to a report from The Daily Caller, one of the group’s major donors is the Tides Foundation, an organization that seeks to advance social justice and equity, which has also received funding from George Soros.