Democratic senator: 'Gravely concerned' over what an 'unbounded' Trump might do after potential acquittal
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) is a little nervous that President Trump soon might feel untouchable.
Coons on Sunday appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he voiced to host Chuck Todd a major concern he has about the House's decision to move forward and vote on two articles of impeachment next week.
The senator made it clear that he agrees with House Democrats that what Trump has been accused of (inviting a foreign nation to interfere in domestic elections) is worthy of impeachment, and that there is proper evidence to support the allegation. But he is also wary of what might come after a likely acquittal in the Republican-controlled Senate. Coons think it's possible that letting Trump off the hook will only encourage him to keep pushing the limits going forward.
In other words, be careful what you wish for.
EXCLUSIVE: Democrat Sen. @ChrisCoons says he's "gravely concerned" about acquittal emboldening Trump #MTP #IfItsSunday
"He will be unbounded. And I am gravely concerned about what else he might do between now and the 2020 election." pic.twitter.com/uSYrXgpcqp— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) December 15, 2019