Republican governor says Trump 'shouldn't be in office'

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By WILSON RING

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Donald Trump abused his power and shouldn’t be in office, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a fellow Republican, said Thursday in a rare dissent from within party ranks.

The U.S. Senate should have been allowed to hear from more witnesses who could have provided evidence about the charges against the president, Scott, a frequent Trump critic, said at a news conference.

After being asked about the president’s acquittal Wednesday in the Senate, Scott said the outcome was almost a foregone conclusion.

“If they’d taken more testimony, maybe they’d have had more information and maybe other senators would have acted appropriately,” Scott said.



Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott, speaking on Thursday Feb. 6, 2020 at the Statehouse in Montpelier, Vt., said he thought President Donald Trump abused his power and he doesn't think the president should be in office. Scott also praised Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, the only Republican to break ranks with his party and vote to convict Trump. Scott has been a frequent critic of the president. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)


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[durablend]

1. Hope you have protection Phil

Me thinks you're going to be getting a lot of nasty correspondence (if not worse)

[abqtommy]

2. That's fer sure!

[wnylib]

3. I don't remember hearing or reading this

from him prior to the vote. Not that it would have persuaded any of the Senate traitors.

[Judi Lynn]

4. At least his comment can be heard around the country, that matters. Thank you, O.S. n/t

[roamer65]

5. Gov Scott, you should change parties. Join the Democratic Party.

There is no future for the Repuke party in Vermont.

[MustLoveBeagles]

6. Thank you Gov. Scott

for putting country over party.

[Maxheader]

7. Meh..Them wingers of all stripes..

Been badmouthen dementia boy since 16'..Nothing ever comes from it...If they want to break from the ranks and do some good...their the politicians, they have the power.. their the ones that should band together with the guvnrs from other states and push the public to throw the bumb out...