Congresswoman Mary Miller will not support impeaching President Donald Trump a second time.
The freshman representative from Oakland said in a statement Tuesday night that the country needs unity and healing, and that trying to impeach Trump with only a week left in his term in office would only divide the country further.
Democratic members of the House are expected to put forth a vote this week to impeach Trump over his participation and encouragement of the break-in by insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol building one week ago. All of the Democrats support impeachment, and around 20 Republican House members support it as well. No Republican voted to impeach Trump the first time in December 2019.
“President Trump will leave behind a legacy filled with remarkable achievements, including the protection of the unborn, creation of the world’s greatest economy, the restoration of American manufacturing, historic deregulation, secure borders, the negotiation of fair and balanced trade deals along with promoting peace around the world,” Miller said. “I will oppose any articles set forth to impeach our President and pray for the immediate peace we need.”
Miller, who was sworn in as the newest representative for Illinois’ 15th district, made national headlines when she said “Hitler was right on one thing” about youth political movements during a speech at a rally on Tuesday, January 5th in Washington. That led to calls for her resignation from Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and Senator Tammy Duckworth. Miller later apologized for her remark but said the media and others were twisting her words.
