American Viewpoints

Show 2021-07 Segment 4 Comparing And Contrasting The Clinton And Trump Impeachments

Episode Summary

Note: This interview was recorded prior to the US Senate's vote to acquit former President Donald Trump a second time. R. Street Institute Senior Fellow Paul Rosenzweig served the Starr Commission as senior counsel while that group investigated accusations against then-President Bill Clinton. In this conversation, Rosenzweig assesses the impeachment case against Donald Trump. Even though he’s a self-described conservative, Rosenzweig provides a constitutional and historical context in arguing for a conviction.