Several members of Congress have proposed censuring President Donald Trump after his comments following a white supremacist march in Charlottesville, Virginia.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed the call for censure.
Congress must censure @realDonaldTrump for his repulsive defense of white supremacy in the wake of #Charlottesville.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 18, 2017
Three Democrats announced they plan to introduce a resolution to censure Trump, according to ABC News. The censure would be a formal rebuke from Congress for the remarks.
Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) issued their intention to introduce the resolution. The resolution has 79 co-sponsors.
My joint statement today with @RepJerryNadler and @RepBonnie on why Congress must censure President Trump.
We have 79 co-sponsors so far. pic.twitter.com/ti4E9WHpIb
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) August 18, 2017
