Former Congresswoman Val Demings

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Don’t get distracted by rhetorical nonsense. Use common sense. The ex-president took at oath to uphold the Constitution and the law. He violated that oath. He should be held accountable. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Every argument used by the ex-president’s defense team today has been gibberish. We all saw and heard the simple truth with our own eyes and ears: Trump attacked the election, told his supporters to fight, and then sat back and watched when they did. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

If future presidents know that they can violate their oaths and incite violence to stay in power, THEN THEY WILL. Acquittal is an endorsement of future violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

If future president’s know that they can violate their oaths and incite violence to stay in power, THEN THEY WILL. Acquittal is an endorsement of future violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Trump’s enablers have said it would set a “dangerous precedent” to hold the ex-president accountable for his actions. What precedent? That violating your oath has consequences? That inciting violence is wrong? I am comfortable with those precedents. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

@DuchessCle "The VP is always accompanied by a backup of the 'football,' which contains the equipment to carry out orders to launch a nuclear strike. It must be ready at all times and is identical to what the president carries, in case he becomes incapacitated." https://t.co/gaFeWqGqXx — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

“The election was stolen.” “Stop the steal.” “You're allowed to go by very different rules.” “Go to the Capitol.” “Fight like hell.” “Take our country back.” “We love you.” “Remember this day forever.” Just trust your own eyes and ears. #ConvictAndDisqualify — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The Republicans trying to convince you that the Capitol attack was “no big deal” don’t want you to think too hard about the security camera footage of the Vice President and his military aide with the Nuclear Football running for their lives from Trump’s violent insurrection. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Trump attacked elections and encouraged violence at his rallies. He spent millions of dollars to get people to come to the January 6th attack. He told white supremacists to “stand back and stand by.” The fact that violence was pre-planned is evidence for CONVICTION. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Trump’s legal team wants you to believe it’s not important that the Trump insurrectionists flew Trump’s flag, shouted his name, repeated his slogans, and said they were there to fight for him. Come on. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Did Trump incite the mob? Let’s listen to their own words: “Fight for Trump.” “We were invited here by the president of the United States.” “I was following my president.” “We're fighting for Trump." — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Today the ex-president’s lawyers will try to convince you that he had a “free speech” right to incite violence and insurrection against the United States. This is false. In fact, he took an oath of office to uphold the law. Violating that oath is grounds for impeachment. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @RepJoeNeguse: The evidence is clear, and it is overwhelming. President Trump incited an insurrection. We humbly ask that he be held a… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @RepValDemings: The fact that numerous Republican officials called Trump and begged him to call off the mob, saying “you’re the only one… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The powerful closing words of @RepRaskin, Lead Impeachment Manager for the House of Representatives: https://t.co/z0TdNg3KwI — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The powerful closing words of @RepRaskin, Lead Impeachment Manager for the House of Representatives: https://t.co/G3t8uvKHAw — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"As our commander-in-chief, why did he do nothing to send help to our overwhelmed and besieged law enforcement officers for at least two hours on January 6th after the attack began?" - @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

If a president incites a violent insurrection against our government, that's impeachable conduct. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"If you don't [convict], if we pretend this didn't happen, or worse, let it go unanswered, who's to say it wouldn't happen again?" - @RepJoeNeguse — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"He sided with them—the insurrectionists—who had left police officers battered and bloody." "Ask yourself how many lives would have been saved, how much pain and trauma would have been avoided, if he had acted the way a president is supposed to act." - @RepJoeNeguse — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"The president was delighted. Enthusiastic. Confused that others didn't share his excitement as we watched the attack unfold. He cared more about his effort to overturn the election than he did about saving lives." - @RepJoeNeguse — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @HouseJudiciary: .@JoaquinCastrotx on why this trial is bigger than any one of us: “America is not only a nation, but also an idea. It’s… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Economists across the ideological spectrum agree that @POTUS’ #AmericanRescuePlan is the bold economic relief we need to avert a recession, save struggling communities, reopen schools, and keep American families on their feet. We must pass it. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Impeachment is about one simple question: did the ex-president violate his oath to protect and defend the Constitution? The answer is clearly yes. Don’t be distracted by foolishness. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire, quoted by @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @HouseJudiciary: .@RepRaskin: "January 6 was culmination of the president's actions...The insurrection was the most violent and dangerou… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"We wouldn't have free speech, or any other rights, if we didn't have the rule of law, peaceful transfer of power, and a democracy where the outcome is accepted by the candidate who lost." "The violence he incited threatened every one of our freedoms." - @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"President Trump perverted his office by attacking the very Constitution that he swore to uphold." - @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"Nobody made Donald Trump run for president and swear an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. "He betrayed us, and as @RepLizCheney said it was the 'greatest betrayal of a presidential oath in the history of the United States of America.'" - @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

"The president, whomever he or she is, MUST choose the side of the Constitution. Must. And not the side of the insurrection...And if he or she chooses the wrong side, there's nothing in the Constitution that can excuse your betrayal of the oath of office." - @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org