Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) responded to special counsel Robert Mueller’s press conference on Wednesday by echoing his push for Congress to take action against President Donald Trump.
“The ball is in our court, Congress,” Amash tweeted in response to Mueller’s statement that he couldn’t charge President Donald Trump with a crime because Justice Department guidelines prevent him from doing so.
The ball is in our court, Congress. https://t.co/idpQo1xItH
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 29, 2019
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel later took a swipe at Amash.
“You’re right, Justin. Instead of grandstanding, there’s a LOT of work Congress (you) can do,” McDaniel tweeted.
You're right, Justin. Instead of grandstanding, there's a LOT of work Congress (you) can do.
You can start with:
*ratifying #USMCA
*funding border security
*merit-based immigration reform
*an infrastructure bill
*passing legislation to lower drug priceshttps://t.co/Kpvs9n6hJZ— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) May 29, 2019
Amash stands out as the sole Republican in Congress who has called for impeachment proceedings against Trump after Mueller’s report showed repeated attempts by Trump to obstruct his investigation.
This story has been updated to include the RNC chairwoman’s response.
Hopes are not high.
I’m still surprised at how strongly Amash is running with the ball.
When you are right, you are right.
One of my favorite R&B artists was Bobby Byrd. He recorded a tune called “I Need Help”
“I need help…I can’t do it alone”
Justin, your posse needs to get more converts…
He’s been given a really big hole to run through.