Axne, a Democrat, said Thursday that Trump should be unseated using the 25th Amendment after pro-Trump extremists attacked the U.S. Capitol. Activating the amendment would require support from Vice President Mike Pence and members of the Cabinet.
On Friday, Axne said she would support impeachment if Pence does not move to remove Trump from power. Axne said Trump’s rhetoric poses a threat to democracy.
“I do not make this decision lightly, but President Trump has the blood of five Americans – including one Capitol Police officer – on his hands,” Axne said in a statement. “A President who incites an attack on the seat of our government is a threat that cannot be tolerated for even one more day.”
Yesterday, I called for an invocation of the 25th amendment.
— Rep. Cindy Axne (@RepCindyAxne) January 8, 2021
As Cabinet secretaries are resigning rather than standing up for our nation, the only Constitutional option left is for Congress to approve articles of impeachment.
Read my full statement: https://t.co/S6KzYp5Pf8 pic.twitter.com/fkmoqkEJVO
First District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said she was disappointed in President Trump’s response to rioting in the U.S. Capitol, but added that he should be allowed to finish his time in office.
“In 12 days Joe Biden is going to be the President of the United States,” said Hinson, one of three freshman Republican House members from Iowa. “Right now my priority is making sure my team is ready to go and we’re in place ready to get to work for Iowa’s 1st District on day one of his administration.”
If the House tries to impeach President Trump over the next two weeks, I will oppose this effort. We don’t need any further division right now.
— Ashley Hinson (@RepAshleyHinson) January 8, 2021
Full Statement⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3isFwnXov7
In a statement, 4th District Rep. Randy Feenstra said Friday he would also “strongly oppose” any effort to end Trump’s term before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated and that “both parties need to come together for the good of the American people.”
Second District Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who was seated provisionally on Sunday, said in an interview on IPR’s River to River Thursday that Trump should be allowed to complete his term in office.
“Going through another impeachment process I don’t think heals a nation,” Miller-Meeks said. “I think with two weeks remaining and the president having said there will be a peaceful transition and the inauguration of President-elect Biden that it’s time to try to unify our nation, bring us together and help us to heal.”
This story was updated on January 8, 2021 at 4:15pm.
