Massachusetts Democrats Call for Trump's Removal Over Iran War

Sen. Edward Markey called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment or removal over the Iran conflict. Coverage differs on whether the call responds to Trump’s conduct or amounts to partisan maneuvering, while the center account focuses on the CNN exchange.

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Outlets agree that Sen. Edward Markey called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment or removal in connection with the Iran conflict.

Left-leaning outlets emphasize Markey’s push for impeachment over alleged plans for war crimes and his criticism of Republicans’ silence. Center outlets focus on his CNN defense of the removal demand amid questions about impeachment’s usefulness. Right-leaning outlets cast the call as partisan maneuvering and an unwarranted challenge to voters’ will.

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“Impeachment over alleged war crimes”

Raw Story reports Markey’s demand as a response to alleged plans for war crimes and his criticism of Republicans’ silence.

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Raw StoryAPR 8 · 1:06 PM ET

Lawmaker drops blistering impeachment warning for Trump and 'spineless' RepublicansMarkey urged Democrats to pursue impeachment and removal proceedings against Trump over alleged plans for war crimes against Iran.CRED 57BAL 25 MIXED

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