HM 1355 Summary

• Memorial urging the U.S. House of Representatives to support H. Res. 621 and impeach President Donald J. Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, including obstruction of justice related to the Russian interference investigation.

• Alleges Trump obstructed justice by delaying FBI investigations into Russian interference and possible Trump campaign collusion, including actions regarding National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and directing FBI Director James Comey to end the Russia investigation.

• Charges Trump violated the Emoluments Clause by accepting payments and benefits from foreign governments through Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. and other Trump properties without Congressional consent, including documented payments from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and China.

• Alleges Trump undermined the federal judiciary through public attacks on judges including Judge Gonzalo Curiel and Judge James Robart, and by pardoning Joe Arpaio for criminal contempt of court without Justice Department consultation.

• Charges Trump undermined freedom of the press through repeated attacks on news organizations as "fake news," threats to challenge broadcast licenses, restricting journalist access, and inciting violence against media.