The impeachment inquiry: House Judiciary Committee passes two articles against President Donald Trump

A look into the process leading up to the accusations made against President Trump

Swara Tewari and Emily Xia
December 16, 2019

In September, an anonymous whistleblower complaint “engulfed the White House in controversy,” resulting in the House Judiciary Committee voting to impeach President Trump.

Impeachment is the process in which Congress and the Supreme Court press charges against government officials (including but not limited to the president). These charges do not correspond to a direct removal from office, but rather an accusation of an offense, similar to that of a criminal trial.

On Friday, Dec. 13, the House Judiciary Committee officially passed two articles of impeachment against Trump for #1 and #2. Refer to the timeline below to gain a brief understanding of the process and testimonies made at the hearings.

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About the Writers

Swara Tewari, Managing Editor

Swara Tewari is a managing editor for El Estoque and a senior at MVHS. This is her third year on staff. She really enjoys reporting on issues plaguing the MVHS community and telling the overlooked stories on campus. Besides writing for El Estoque, she likes to read and spend time with friends and family.

Emily Xia, Managing Editor

Emily Xia is currently a managing editor in both journalism classes. She spends her time on El Estoque writing stories, designing pages and creating graphics. Outside of school, she enjoys drinking boba and practicing color guard.