Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that a third impeachment attempt against President Trump would be about 'setting a standard' of accountability, should Democrats win control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Khanna made the remarks during an appearance on NBC News's 'Meet the Press,' in an interview with host Kristen Welker.
According to the Washington Examiner, Khanna rejected the idea that House Democrats should refrain from investigating Trump.
The Hill reported that Khanna described Trump as having become, in his view, someone warranting this kind of accountability standard, though the full context of that characterization was not detailed.
How each side covered it
Left
- NBC News's segment centered on Rep. Khanna discussing the possibility of impeaching Trump.
“Rep. Khanna on the possibility of impeaching Trump” — NBC News
Center
- The Hill reported Khanna's comment that a third impeachment would be about 'setting a standard' of accountability.
- Khanna made the remarks during an NBC News 'Meet the Press' interview with Kristen Welker.
- The Hill noted Khanna described Trump as having become, in his view, someone warranting scrutiny, without further detail.
“Khanna says third Trump impeachment would be about "setting a standard"” — The Hill
Right
- Newsmax and the Washington Examiner both highlighted Khanna's 'setting a standard' framing for a third impeachment.
- The Washington Examiner reported Khanna rejected the idea that House Democrats should refrain from investigating Trump.
- Coverage tied the remarks to the possibility of Democrats retaking the House in the November midterms.
“Impeaching Trump a third time would be "setting a standard," Khanna says” — Washington Examiner
Questions readers ask
What did Rep. Ro Khanna say about impeaching Trump a third time?
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on NBC News's 'Meet the Press' that a third impeachment attempt against President Trump would be about 'setting a standard' of accountability, should Democrats retake control of Congress in November.
When and where did Khanna make these comments?
Khanna made the comments on Sunday during an interview with host Kristen Welker on NBC News's 'Meet the Press.'
Why does this matter?
The comments come amid speculation about whether Democrats would pursue a third impeachment of President Trump if they win control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
What did left-, center- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning coverage centered on Khanna's appearance discussing the possibility of impeachment. Center and right-leaning outlets both emphasized his 'setting a standard' framing, with the Washington Examiner additionally noting Khanna's rejection of the idea that Democrats should avoid investigating Trump.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningRo Khanna says potential impeachment efforts would be about 'setting a standard'
- The HillCenterKhanna says third Trump impeachment would be about ‘setting a standard’
- NewsmaxRight-leaningRep. Khanna: 3rd Trump Impeachment Would Set 'Standard'
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningImpeaching Trump a third time would be ‘setting a standard,’ Khanna says