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Is impeaching President Trump 'pointless revenge'? Not if it sends a message to future presidents

  • Written by Michael Blake, Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
Is impeaching President Trump 'pointless revenge'? Not if it sends a message to future presidentsA different type of protest comes to the Capitol.Paul Morigi/Getty Images for MoveOn

House Democrats have introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump, charging him with “incitement of insurrection” for the siege at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

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