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Supervisor Fewer introduces resolution calling on Congress to investigate and authorize impeachment proceedings against President Trump
Summary
Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer introduced a resolution asking the U.S. House to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach President Donald J. Trump, citing obstruction of justice, alleged collusion and potential violations of the emoluments clause.
Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer introduced a resolution at the Oct. 24 San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize an investigation into whether sufficient grounds exist to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump.
Fewer said the resolution concerns “obstruction of justice, collusion, and violation of the foreign emoluments clause,” and referenced events including the president’s dismissal of FBI Director James Comey and reported contacts between close advisors and Russian officials. “Truthfully, every morning I wake up and remind myself, this is not normal,” Fewer said. “I worry that only six months into the Trump administration, the chaos surrounding this presidency has become the new norm.”
Fewer told colleagues she had discussed the matter with lawyers, constituents and the group Indivisible San Francisco before bringing the item to the board. She said she was not motivated solely by policy disagreements with the White House and framed the resolution as a step to protect national security and public trust if misconduct is found.
The resolution, as introduced, asks the U.S. House to investigate possible obstruction of justice, alleged collusion between the president’s associates and Russian officials, and violations of the foreign emoluments clause. Fewer said San Francisco would join other cities that had called for investigations.
Public commenters during the meeting expressed support for the resolution. Master Steve Rapport urged the board to “assume its historically courageous leadership role” and called impeachment a “monumental remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.” Katie Cameron of Alameda spoke about a coalition of cities and counties pushing for similar actions.
No vote on the resolution was recorded in the Oct. 24 session; the item was introduced for consideration and public discussion. No legal findings or conclusions about the president’s conduct were made by the board at the introduction stage.
Ending: The resolution was introduced and placed on the board’s new‑business calendar; further action, referral or vote would be at the board’s discretion in a subsequent meeting.
