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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPelosi: Trump can postpone State of the Union amid impeachment trial
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said President Trump could postpone his Feb. 4 State of the Union address until after his Senate impeachment trial.
Thats up to the president, Pelosi, a California Democrat, told reporters Thursday.
Some lawmakers have suggested Trump should reschedule his annual address to a joint session of Congress, which is now poised to take place amid an impeachment trial. The speaker of the House invites the president and traditionally sets the date. Pelosi invited Trump back in December.
The Senate will begin a trial in earnest on Jan. 21. Lawmakers will consider two House-passed articles of impeachment charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Pelosi said Trump could not show up at all and simply deliver the address on paper, which was customary in the early days of the republic.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pelosi-trump-can-postpone-state-of-the-union-amid-impeachment-trial/ar-BBZ1KpY?li=BBnb7Kz
I might make an exception this year and tune in to the SOTU speech just to hear what kind of whining the dotard does.
leftieNanner
(15,124 posts)Being brilliant again!
She has given him a gracious way out. Depending on what Moscow Mitch is able to do to rig the trial, it might be a good option for The Orange One to take her up on her offer. But if Mitch and Lindsey are able to sweep this whole thing under the rug and make it go away, he will certainly be there on February 4 to crow about total exoneration.
You are braver than I am YMBL, I can't listen to him talk. And you know he will go on for hours. Talking about dishwashers, maybe?
lark
(23,105 posts)My blood pressure raises, I yell, I rant, I pace - my dog barks if I get crazy - it's just not worth it. if there's anything really important he says, I can always watch a short targeted clip (maybe, depending on the content?) later.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)The Mute button is getting pretty flat.
BumRushDaShow
(129,096 posts)I refuse to even look at the visage.
leftieNanner
(15,124 posts)I rely on reports here on DU.
47of74
(18,470 posts)Nor his Branch Trumpvidian defenders.
marble falls
(57,104 posts)from the process. She's taking a headline away from him.
DeminPennswoods
(15,286 posts)she has suggested the SOTU in writing.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Pelosi was far too gracious to mention that possibility, though.
jmowreader
(50,559 posts)If Trump gives the SOTU as a speech during the impeachment trial, its gonna make Captain Queeg look rational.
Pachamama
(16,887 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,096 posts)And the missing scene -
louis-t
(23,295 posts)It will be full of insane rantings, threats and accusations.
SayItLoud
(1,702 posts)use the entire "SOTU" platform as a campaign rally. This is a guy who burns to the ground anyone and anything that offends his tiny narcissistic ego.
bucolic_frolic
(43,182 posts)If they acquit, they will have to face this music. So will Democrats, but they can hold their heads high and know they did the right thing. She is forcing Republicans to think, if that is possible.
BigDemVoter
(4,150 posts)TlalocW
(15,384 posts)And show up after the Senate trial is over - no matter how long it takes - so that he can claim he's been found innocent.
TlalocW
Botany
(70,516 posts)Full on gangster.
This will chap his ass for sure.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)47of74
(18,470 posts)...than listen to that orange fornicate for any length of time. Even if he is on trial. I guess Im just not one for listening to 73 year old toddlers whining.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,492 posts)I would question if it's legally proper for him to give a political speech before Congress and the Supreme Court during his trial for impeachment.
Knowing his propensity for uncontrolled bullshit, lies and rage, it's also not very wise on his part.
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