House Judiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) confirmed in a Sunday afternoon statement that he will miss part of the Senate impeachment trial due to his wife’s hospitalization in New York where she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“In December, following the House Judiciary Committee markup of the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, my wife was admitted to the hospital where she was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer,” Nadler said in the statement. “She has undergone surgery and is taking further steps to address the spread of the cancer.”
Nadler said that he will be in New York on Monday, but plans to return to Washington, D.C. late Monday.
“On Monday, I will be in New York with her to meet with doctors, determine a path forward, and begin her treatment,” Nadler said. “I am sorry to miss some of the Senate Impeachment Trial, which is of critical importance to our democracy. I plan to return to Washington late Monday and appreciate the support of my colleagues and staff as I take this time to be with my wife and begin the long fight against her cancer.”
Donald, please, just this once, for the love of God, say nothing.
All the best to Congressman Nadler and his family. He’s fought valiantly for America and it’s much appreciated. I hope he takes all the time he needs to support his family.
Heh, you’ve just double-dog dared him to open his mouth.
He’ll be slimed before dark tomorrow.
Agreed, his family should be his concern at this time. As to the R’s: only the most hypocritical amongst them should dare to criticize; after all the count of Absent R Senators (those required by the constitution to be present) at one point was 20.
If there is a g-d, he’s vicious. We need to vote him out of office too.