Dem lawmaker: I’ll introduce impeachment article if Trump fires Rosenstein

A Democratic lawmaker tweeted Friday that he will introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump if he orders the firing of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

In a tweet, Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) reacted to reports that Trump is considering firing both Rosenstein and Robert Mueller, the special counsel in charge of the investigation into Russian election meddling.

If @realDonaldTrump fires the Deputy AG, I will immediately introduce an article of impeachment. This is a clear attempt to obstruct justice. https://t.co/IJ5c9eDNbN

— Rep. Brendan Boyle (@CongBoyle) April 13, 2018

Speculation over whether Trump will fire Mueller, Rosenstein or even Attorney General Jeff Sessions grew after FBI agents conducted a raid on the offices, home and hotel room of Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, on Monday. In the days following, Trump has repeated that people have suggested to him that he fire the special counsel.

The president called Monday’s raid a “disgrace” and an “attack” on the country in statements to reporters later that day.

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Dozens of House Democrats — though not Boyle — have indicated their support for impeachment in votes stretching back to last year.

A total of 66 Democrats have indicated support for impeachment so far, though the party’s leadership has shied away from the issue, saying the special counsel investigation should be allowed to do its job.

Trump has said he’s been cooperating with Mueller’s team.

“I have agreed with the historically cooperative, disciplined approach that we have engaged in with Robert Mueller (Unlike the Clintons!). I have full confidence in Ty Cobb, my Special Counsel, and have been fully advised throughout each phase of this process,” Trump tweeted on Thursday.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said this week that while Trump is not making plans to fire the special counsel, “he certainly believes that he has the power to do so.”