Wasserman Schultz on Whistleblower Complaint

Washington, September 26, 2019 “This full whistleblower complaint convincingly alleges that President Trump abused the power of his office against U.S. national security interests, in support of his political interests.”

(Washington D.C.) — U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:

“This full whistleblower complaint convincingly alleges that President Trump abused the power of his office against U.S. national security interests, in support of his political interests. He engaged in obfuscation and officials around him covered up his dangerous actions. More credibility is lent to this report because we know that candidate Trump encouraged Russian interference in the 2016 elections on his behalf, and we know from U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia did interfere. Now, even after being warned, evidence exists that President Trump tried to muscle Ukraine into interfering in the 2020 elections, including likely withholding foreign aid funding as part of this effort. It is abundantly clear that only a serious impeachment proceeding will reveal if Trump and his Administration abused their public office and engaged in corrupt activity or coverups.”