Prof Turley starts by saying this impeachment hearing is similar to Clinton’s. Of course it’s not. Clinton didn’t use the power of the presidency to try to extract valuable help for his re-election campaign from a foreign leader & endangering our national security to do so.
Turley should also review, at a minimum, the bribery and campaign finance crime laws if he thinks there isn’t evidence Trump has committed crimes. Crimes aren’t necessary for impeachment, but they are apparent here.
It’s notable the Turley distances himself from Trump, didn’t vote for him, doesn’t support him he says. He’s the GOP witness. The fact that they felt the need to do this is very telling about the weakness of their defense of the President.
I should add I agree with his opening comment that impeachment isn’t about whether we like a president (& I would add, his policies) or not. It’s about whether his conduct violates the Constitution. We should set aside tribalism & consider Trump’s conduct & the law.
