Commentary Based on "Sooner, Rather Than Later"

   In her latest blog post, "Sooner, Rather Than Later," my fellow classmate, Rain Guerrero-Lopez, comments on a few reasons why our current President of the United States should be impeached. In a respectful and strong argument, Rain states some very honest opinions and facts about what President Trump has dabbled in the past one-hundred days. I definitely can relate with Rain when she says, "The faster he can be removed from office the better; so, let’s get the process started with impeachment". 

   I stumbled across an article recently that talked about ways that President Trump can be removed from office before 2020. Like Rain mentioned, impeachment should definitely be an option. According to the Constitution, an impeachment is voted on when "treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors" have been committed. A crime or misdemeanor can be almost anything, and there is little to no evidence required for the impeachment to occur. 

   As much as myself and I am sure many others would feel much better if the current President was to be removed from office, it's almost an impossible feat. The House and Senate are both dominated by Republicans and those who favor Mr. Trump. They are not going to vote against him, or at least it would be highly unlikely. Now, if roles are reversed in 2018 when the next elections are held, there might be a change in who controls both the House and Senate, therefore making impeachment once again an option. 

   I agree with Rain, the President has shown time and time again that he is not fit to run this country. With his seemingly eagerness to fight against other countries, whatever is behind this Russia scandal, and his overall irrationality...there is no logical reason that he has even remained in office as long as he has. 

   While the facts are in front of us, and our nation continues in this downwards spiral, I just cannot see the President getting impeached while Republicans are still in control. I am definitely more conservative in my beliefs, however, that does not keep me from seeing the obvious wrong that is being done by the President right now. I honestly cannot say what is in store for the future of the United States, but I hope we can find a stronger leader than what we are stuck with right now.