Margaret Joffe

[Margaret Joffe @MargaretJoffe]

#FauciMustStay https://t.co/rs8ZIfSNyk

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

Trump prevented a key witness from testifying today.

Ambassador Sondland participated in conversations and texts about whether a White House meeting and military aid were conditioned on Ukraine’s willingness to help Trump politically.

America deserves answers, not obstruction.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

It's appalling that an American reporter was harassed by a federal employee while reentering our country, and it’s happened before. This must be investigated and corrective action taken.

Reporters aren’t the enemy of the people, they’re a foundation of our democracy.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

This is simple.

It’s not about the whistleblower or the complaint.

It’s not about Democrats. Or me.

It’s about a damning call in which the President pressured a foreign power to investigate a political rival, harming national security.

It’s about our democracy.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

The President's continued attacks on the whistleblower are an incitement to violence — and a threat to our democracy.

Let's be clear: the whistleblower did everything right. They followed all appropriate laws and procedures. And they have every legal right to remain anonymous.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

When a whistleblower seeks guidance, staff advises them to get counsel and go to an IG.

That’s what they’re supposed to do.

Unlike a president pressing a foreign leader to dig up dirt on a political opponent.

That’s not what a president is supposed to do.

And we all know it.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

Any effort by Sec. Pompeo to intimidate or prevent witnesses from testifying will add to evidence that the Trump Admin is obstructing Congress.

Given Pompeo's own potential role in the affair, it will also create the inference that he is trying to cover up illicit activity.

[Adam Kinzinger @RepKinzinger]

I have visited nations ravaged by civil war. @realDonaldTrump I have never imagined such a quote to be repeated by a President. This is beyond repugnant.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

The President’s suggestion that those involved in the whisteblower complaint should be dealt with as "we used to do" for "spies and treason" is a reprehensible invitation to violence against witnesses in our investigation.

All Americans must denounce such witness intimidation.

[Ned Price @nedprice]

BREAKING: More than 300 former national security professionals, many of whom served presidents of both parties, express alarm at President Trump's actions and endorse the impeachment inquiry in a statement relesed today. https://t.co/eYSSaTIqE6

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

We have been informed by the whistleblower’s counsel that their client would like to speak to our committee and has requested guidance from the Acting DNI as to how to do so.

We‘re in touch with counsel and look forward to the whistleblower’s testimony as soon as this week.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

It’s bad enough Trump sought help from a foreign power in the last election.

It’s worse still that he obstructed the investigation into his misconduct.

Now he‘s admitted using his office to coerce another country to interfere in 2020.

I fully support the impeachment inquiry.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

An explicit quid pro quo isn’t required to betray your country.

It’s enough to abuse power for personal gain.

Giuliani doing it is bad enough. Trump is a different matter.

It’s one thing when it’s done by the court jester, and another when done by the man who would be King.

[Rick Kriseman @Kriseman]

This is an honor. On my way to @citybeautiful now to accept this award. We've built a true City of the Arts here in St. Pete - and there is a lot of credit to go around. Our museums make us shine incredibly bright and are well worth our time and investment and support.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

While Trump launches an all-out assault on the environment, rolling back protections for endangered species, our water, and our air —

California remains steadfast. We will not allow our natural resources to be tarnished for generations to come.

Not on our watch.

[Rick Kriseman @Kriseman]

There is a reason why I have always respected my colleague, Mayor George Cretekos. He always stands up for what he believes in, speaks out when he needs to, even if it doesn't align with his party. He's what's right with public service.

Thanks, my friend.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

All Americans deserve quality, affordable health insurance. We can’t afford to move backwards, but we are — the share of insured Americans has declined for the first time in a decade.

And the Trump Admin is still in court trying to rip away care from millions more.

[David Frum @davidfrum]

Holy cow, US Air Force fuel purchases at Prestwick Airport started in October 2017 and have totaled $17.2 million, not the $11 million previously reported, according to @nytimes https://t.co/ZIHCT5W9nb

[David Frum @davidfrum]

Everybody saw this @NatashaBertrand story from last night? https://t.co/qf2NUawWzJ

[Maddow Blog @MaddowBlog]

This new reporting implicates Trump, obviously, but also the military who apparently went along with this, didn't peep about it, and now isn't cooperating with congressional oversight committees that are trying to investigate it.