Edward Markey: “Such a brazen attempt would not merely be unlawful, it would…”

“It would be a violation of the Constitution. And let me be clear about one final point. Such a brazen attempt would not merely be unlawful, it would also be impeachable. A President who seeks to seize control of elections is attacking the constitutional order itself. And that is precisely the kind of abuse of power for which impeachment exists.” (06:01–06:09)

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