- United States
- Alaska
- Letter
Impeach Trump for inciting Capitol insurrection
To: Rep. Begich
From: A constituent in Two Rivers, AK
January 24
I respectfully request that the House of Representatives initiate impeachment proceedings against former President Donald J. Trump for the grave offense of giving aid and comfort to those who engaged in seditious acts against the United States government on January 6th, 2021. The violent insurrection at the Capitol that day represented a direct attack on our democratic institutions and processes, fueled by the former President's repeated false claims of a "rigged" election and his incendiary rhetoric encouraging supporters to fight against the peaceful transfer of power. By inflaming tensions and emboldening extremists, Trump's actions provided material support to those who stormed the Capitol building with the goal of overturning the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election through force and intimidation. Such conduct is fundamentally incompatible with his oath of office and struck at the very heart of our constitutional republic. Accountability through impeachment, even after he has left office, is essential to upholding the rule of law, preserving the integrity of our institutions, and deterring such unacceptable behavior from future presidents. I urge you to move forward with this solemn process in order to defend our democracy.