The Republican Party’s decision to pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has been met with criticism from both Democrats and members of the GOP itself. On shaky political ground even from the outset, the Republicans face an uphill battle to prove their case against Trump. Their inquiry is likely to focus heavily on alleged misconduct in the president’s handling of the Ukraine affair, as well as other potential legal violations and questionable decisions by the president. It remains to be seen whether the inquiry can gain enough political backing to lead to formal articles of impeachment.
The GOP’s impeachment inquiry starts on shaky political ground
