Rep. Adam Schiff (left), Nancy Pelosi.Photo: Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty; Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Former House SpeakerNancy Pelosislammed Republican lawmakers on Wednesday for their efforts to censure California Rep.Adam Schiff, the Democrat who rose to prominence afterleading the first impeachment inquiryinto then-PresidentDonald Trump.
Speaking on the House floor, Pelosi, 83, said that Republican House lawmakers had turned Congress “into a puppet show,” adding: “And you know what? The puppeteer, Donald Trump, is shining a light on the strings.”
“You look miserable,” Pelosi added as she turned to glance at those seated on the Republican side of the chamber. “You look miserable.”
Rep. Adam Schiff speaks at the U.S. Senate’s first impeachment trial for Donald Trump in January 2020.AP/Shutterstock
“This resolution is not only a terrible misuse of House precedent and resources, but a clear attack on our constitutional system of checks and balances. Once again, our GOP colleagues are using the leverage and resources of the House majority to rewrite history and promulgate far-right conspiracy theories — all to protect and serve Donald Trump,” Schiff wrote.
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