Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) on Wednesday said reports that President Trump pressed ousted FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation would merit impeachment if true, becoming the first Republican lawmaker to broach the idea.
The New York Times on Tuesday reported that Trump tried to pressure Comey to stop investigating former national security adviser Michael Flynn, citing a memo written by Comey.
Asked by The Hill if the details in the memo would merit impeachment if they’re true, Amash replied: “Yes.”
“But everybody gets a fair trial in this country,” Amash added as he left a House GOP conference meeting.
Asked by another reporter whether he trusted Comey’s word or Trump’s, Amash said: “I think it’s pretty clear I have more confidence in Director Comey.”
Amash is one of only two House Republicans to cosponsor a Democratic bill to establish an independent commission to investigate Russia’s role in the election. Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) has also endorsed the legislation.
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JUST IN: GOP lawmaker breaks with party, says Comey memo could be grounds for impeachment https://t.co/90vU5lmdZR pic.twitter.com/uNQqV93OUf
— The Hill (@thehill) May 17, 2017
Won’t happen.
2nd Q from tonght – "If an investigation uncovers that President is guilty of Obstruction of Justice, will you support impeachment?" pic.twitter.com/QiSW4TuiPd
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) May 17, 2017
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