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Trump, at Pennsylvania rally, says 'stupid' impeachment indirectly led to USMCA deal
President Trump told supporters at a rally in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday night that he saw a "silver lining" in his impeachment: Democrats approved the historic U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace NAFTA because they're embarrassed by their own impeachment "witch hunt."
President Trump told supporters at a rally in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday night that he saw a "silver lining" in his impeachment: Democrats approved the historic U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace NAFTA because they're embarrassed by their own impeachment "witch hunt."
"Congress will soon vote on my new trade deal," Trump announced at the rally, noting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., "did it on the same day they announced they are going to impeach the 45th president of the United States, and your favorite president. And, the reason they announced it on the same day, one hour later, they announced impeachment ... you know why? It plays down the impeachment, because they're embarrassed by impeachment, and our poll numbers have gone through the roof because of her stupid impeachment."
Tuesday was a momentous day in Trump's presidency, one of big highs and lows. After House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against Trump, they also handed him a breakthrough political victory by finally approving his USMCA trade deal -- another promise he could say he fulfilled in his presidency.
And Trump may have a point about Democrats wanting to avoid discussion about impeachment: Recent polls have indicated waning support for the effort. Plus, approving the agreement gave House Democrats, particularly those from more conservative districts, a useful talking point when they head home for the holidays. Pelosi emphasized the deal's importance to American workers.
Still, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took fire from House Democrats on Tuesday after saying he will wait until after Trump's impeachment trial is over before bringing the USMCA to the Senate floor for a vote. Click here for more on our top story.
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