Adam Schiff

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The emoluments clause isn't "phony" — it’s in the Constitution. He is not "in charge of the Hatch Act." It's been the law since 1939, to prevent federal employees from using their offices for partisan activities. President Trump is not above the law. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Ambassador Taylor went to West Point, served in Vietnam, and left retirement to take this assignment at Secretary Pompeo’s request. Far from being a “radical unelected bureaucrat waging war on the Constitution,” he proved today to be among its most staunch defenders. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Trump's Chief of Staff admitted military aid was withheld from an ally to get their help with an investigation, which could help Trump politically. When challenged with this quid pro quo, Mulvaney said it happens all the time. "Get over it," he said. Never. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The impeachment inquiry began less than a month ago. We've already learned: ➡️ Trump pressed Ukraine to investigate a political rival. ➡️ He used the State Dept for personal, political gain. ➡️ He withheld military aid to Ukraine while seeking their help politically. https://t.co/jIa6dhz35o — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

It will be said of House Republicans, When they found they lacked the courage to confront the most dangerous and unethical president in American history, They consoled themselves by attacking those who did. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

In 1950, a courageous Republican Senator asked whether her party would rely on a strategy of “fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.” As the New York Times writes, that question has presented itself again. How will today’s GOP answer? https://t.co/OS7dauVzeR — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

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Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The emoluments clause exists because foreign influence was a top concern for the Founders. But you don't have to take my word for it. Let Fox News explain what the emoluments clause is — and why hosting a global summit at Trump's resort violates it: — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Mulvaney just said that U.S. military aid for Ukraine was held up pending Ukraine’s investigation of Democrats. Things just went from very, very bad to much, much worse. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Elijah Cummings was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains. He was our moral and ethical North Star. Now we will be guided by his powerful memory and incomparable legacy. Rest In Peace, my friend. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Mr. President, Turkey’s offensive in Syria has a lot to do with us, since it was prompted by your decision to withdraw our troops. The slaughter of our Kurdish allies, the release of ISIS fighters and the risk that ISIS resurges are grave threats to American national security. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Here are the actual facts: Republican Members and their counsel are present for all committee depositions and hearings and have the same opportunity to ask questions of all the witnesses as the Majority. And rest assured, the public will learn the facts. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The Office of Management and Budget, State Department and the DOD have failed to comply with Congressional subpoenas. Despite this unprecedented obstruction, we’ve uncovered significant evidence of Trump’s abuse of power. And we’ll continue to expose the truth. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Syria is complicated, but this is simple. A week ago, our Kurdish partners were secure, ISIS was at bay, and hundreds of their fighters were detained. Then the President talked to Erdogan late one night, and disaster was unleashed. Now we’re scrambling to contain the damage. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The text messages we’ve obtained show that the White House meeting desperately sought by Ukraine was conditioned on a “deliverable” - a sham investigation into a Trump 2020 rival. That alone is a terrible abuse of power. We intend to find out how much deeper that abuse goes. https://t.co/Lgf3qotowH — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

President Trump's capitulation to Erdogan over Syria is an unmitigated disaster and may lead to a resurgence of ISIS. Trump's impulsive decision to withdraw our forces and betray our Kurdish allies has done incalculable damage to our national security and standing in the world. https://t.co/PY9j0afh7k — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

We know Trump pressured Ukraine for dirt on a political opponent - we have the call record. That alone is damning. And we know from released text messages, Trump associates sought to condition a White House meeting and maybe more on Ukraine’s “deliverable.” The work continues. https://t.co/TDgJvmX5lv — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

This is an important victory for @OversightDems—and the Constitution. A Federal Appeals Court upheld a Congressional subpoena for the President's financial records. Congress is a co-equal branch of government. No president is above the law. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

I commend Ambassador Yovanovitch for her decades of service to our country, at posts across the world. She upheld the rule of law in Ukraine, and did so again at home by testifying today. We hope and expect other public servants to do the same. https://t.co/8ih7MRZ86x — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

We are moving methodically but expeditiously to uncover how the President used the levers of his office to press Ukraine to investigate a political opponent. Today, we subpoenaed Energy Secretary Rick Perry for documents. Americans deserve to learn all of the facts. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Weeks ago we requested info from two Giuliani associates, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman. They reportedly worked with Giuliani to pressure Ukraine for dirt on Trump's opponents. Today we subpoenaed both for key documents. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

European nations are some of our closest allies. Our security is intertwined. If Trump's impulsive capitulation to Erdogan leads to a resurgence of ISIS, it threatens everyone- in Syria, in Europe, and here at home. America may not have a friend left after this presidency. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The White House’s desperate effort to cover up and conceal won't deter Congress from exposing the facts: Trump abused his power and endangered our national security. We have the call record. We have the texts. The evidence of his grave misconduct only grows. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The White House says there is nothing wrong with pressuring a foreign government to intervene in a US election. They say: they will not cooperate with an impeachment inquiry unless it’s on their terms. They mean: the President is above the law. The Constitution says otherwise. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Wishing an easy fast and meaningful period of reflection to all those observing Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatima Tovah! — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Trump prevented a key witness from testifying today. Ambassador Sondland participated in conversations and texts about whether a White House meeting and military aid were conditioned on Ukraine’s willingness to help Trump politically. America deserves answers, not obstruction. https://t.co/uDE2rPZnMO — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

Ten bipartisan former White House Chiefs of Staff, from Presidents Reagan to Obama, agree: A president must never solicit political help from a foreign nation. This is not a partisan issue. This is about the sanctity of our elections and our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

The President's Syria announcement is, like much of his foreign policy, impulsive and dangerous. This decision endangers U.S. forces, Kurdish partners, allied forces, and hard won gains against ISIS. It will hearten our adversaries, and undermine the confidence of our allies. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

It's appalling that an American reporter was harassed by a federal employee while reentering our country, and it’s happened before. This must be investigated and corrective action taken. Reporters aren’t the enemy of the people, they’re a foundation of our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

Adam Schiff @RepAdamSchiff

This is simple. It’s not about the whistleblower or the complaint. It’s not about Democrats. Or me. It’s about a damning call in which the President pressured a foreign power to investigate a political rival, harming national security. It’s about our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org