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.@justinamash is a patriot. He didn't suddenly turn into one today or yesterday.
He has stood alone among House Republicans for more than two years as the sole voice against Trumpism /1
He has stood alone among House Republicans for more than two years as the sole voice against Trumpism /1
In May of 2017 after @Comey was fired, Rep. Amash was concerned and consulted with his staff about establishing an independent commission on the Russian investigation.
He knew THEN that his House colleagues would not perform oversight properly. /2
He knew THEN that his House colleagues would not perform oversight properly. /2
When Rep. Amash was hiring staff in 2017, he was very specific in describing the job requirements.
(Hint: it wasn't filtering out colored skittles for Trump.) /3
(Hint: it wasn't filtering out colored skittles for Trump.) /3
In June of that year, Rep. Amash was the only GOP voice in the House unafraid to confront Trump on Trump's attempt to steal war powers from Congress. /4
June of last year. @JustinAmash was the only person in the House GOP who stated that Trump's pardoning himself would be impeachable. /6
Also June of last year. @JustinAmash telling Trump like it is. He's not the only member of the GOP House who dislikes Trump. He's just the only one brave enough to stand up. /7
Amash stated in his thread today that hyperpartisanship has eroded the separation of powers that is essential for our democracy to last.
He stated something very similar last December. /8
He stated something very similar last December. /8
And just in case you have any doubt left about what side he's on, Scavino hates him. Enough said. /9x
