Schumer argues late impeachment must go ahead because if not, a president could commit crime, quickly resign, and bingo! -- immune from impeachment. Future president will commit heinous crime, immediately quit, and get away scot free. 1/4 washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-s… 
First, that's not what Trump did. Form your own opinion on crime part, but he did not resign. Second, presidential resignation is pretty big deal, isn't it? Presidents extremely reluctant to do it. Only happened once. 2/4
Third, what about criminal liability? Dems appear to have no interest, but Trump is still liable to prosecution. Could have serious consequences, whereas guilty impeachment verdict at most would bar Trump from holding future office he likely won't run for, anyway. 3/4
Finally, there is censure. Why didn't Congress pass resolution of censure in 14 days Trump was president after Capitol riot? Would likely have gotten significant Republican support. Even if not, would still have passed House, Senate. Could still pass one now. 4/4 End.
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