Most Americans of voting age know that false and misleading statements are a part in politics.

But Donald Trump’s lies are different in their number and purpose.

Like the Putins, Kims and Bolsonaros he admires, Donald Trump uses lies to disorient, discredit and dominate. They keep the electorate angry and uncertain.

His ‘alternative facts’ double back on themselves, becoming more and more incredible in an effort to give cover to his earlier lies.

Impeachment can be triggered by a wide range of abuses under Article II, Section IV of our Constitution. Fact-checking organizations confirm that Donald Trump has given us thousands of reasons to start the process.

Pat Shiplett

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