Senator-elect Adam Schiff (D-California) said he “will not be intimidated” by President-elect Trump as concerns mount over whether the next administration will go after Trump’s enemies list.
“Look, I’m not going to be intimidated by what he says or does.” Schiff continued to say on Sunday CNN’s ‘State of the Union’.
Schiff, a current California representative, is on Trump’s list after playing a key role in his first impeachment trial. Trump has vowed to take revenge and has few limitations with loyal Republicans nominated for his cabinet and the Republican Party in control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
‘I am going to take my responsibility in this Senate. Californians expect me first and foremost to try to work and get things done,” he said, adding: “Where the president wants to engage in unconstitutional abuse of power, just as he did during the first administration, I will defend our interests. stands.”
His comments on the topic Sunday mark a shift from earlier this year.
In July, Schiff said yes “of course” concerned about Trump’s personal threats against him, especially in light of the Supreme Court ruling that found presidents have absolute immunity for actions within their official responsibilities.
Regardless, Schiff argued Sunday that he has a duty to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans, regardless of what threats Trump makes or whether he acts on them.
“So yeah, that’s what he said, that’s what he might be trying to do, but I’m not going to be intimidated,” Schiff said.
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