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Tester: Talk of Trump impeachment 'not appropriate'

Democratic Sen. Jon TesterJonathan (Jon) TesterSenate confirms Trump’s watchdog for coronavirus funds Montana barrels toward blockbuster Senate fight The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip MORE (Mont.) is hitting back at the progressive wing of his party, saying that talk of impeaching President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE is inappropriate.

Click Here: camiseta rosario central“I just think it’s silly talk,” Tester told HBO’s “Vice News Tonight” when asked about calls for Trump’s impeachment from some Democrats. “I mean, I think it’s not appropriate, at all. I don’t think the investigation that’s been done on Russia — the information isn’t back yet. And, it’s way way way way way premature.” He added that the probe into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, and potential collusion between Moscow and the Trump campaign, is still ongoing. “Once you get the facts then understand what those facts are really saying and then hold people accountable,” Tester said in the interview that aired this week. “And I don’t think … what he did is going to be an impeachable offense, if he did anything.” ADVERTISEMENT  Tester is running for reelection in November in a state that Trump won by more than 20 percentage points in 2016. He’s one of 10 Senate Democrats defending a seat in a state carried by the president. Trump is heading to Montana for a political rally on Thursday in support of Tester’s Republican opponent, Matt Rosendale. Tester votes with Trump less than several other red-state Democrats considered top targets in November, including Sens. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinTrump administration seeks to use global aid for nuclear projects Shelley Moore Capito wins Senate primary West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wins GOP gubernatorial primary MORE (W.Va.), Heidi HeitkampMary (Heidi) Kathryn Heitkamp70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents Susan Collins set to play pivotal role in impeachment drama Pro-trade group launches media buy as Trump and Democrats near deal on new NAFTA MORE (N.D.), Joe DonnellyJoseph (Joe) Simon DonnellyEx-Sen. Joe Donnelly endorses Biden Lobbying world 70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents MORE (Ind.), Claire McCaskillClaire Conner McCaskillMissouri county issues travel advisory for Lake of the Ozarks after Memorial Day parties Senate faces protracted floor fight over judges amid pandemic safety concerns Amash on eyeing presidential bid: ‘Millions of Americans’ want someone other than Trump, Biden MORE (Mo.) and Bill NelsonClarence (Bill) William NelsonNASA, SpaceX and the private-public partnership that caused the flight of the Crew Dragon Lobbying world The most expensive congressional races of the last decade MORE (Fla.), according to tracking by FiveThirtyEight. Trump and Republicans homed in on the Montana Senate seat after Tester publicly discussed allegations against Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jackson withdrew his nomination amid backlash over the allegations, which included accusations of drunken incidents. Trump warned that Tester would have a “big price to pay” for the allegations against Jackson and ultimately called for Tester to resign. The accusations sparked a Defense Department investigation, and Tester noted that the allegations were raised by more than two dozen individuals. “Allegations made by Senator Jon Tester against Admiral/Doctor Ron Jackson are proving false,” Trump tweeted in April. “The Secret Service is unable to confirm (in fact they deny) any of the phony Democrat charges which have absolutely devastated the wonderful Jackson family. Tester should resign.” Tester, during the “Vice News” interview, brushed off Trump’s call for him to resign, noting that he was “still a U.S. senator.” He added while Trump hasn’t been consistent on policy, he still trusts the president.   “When he came after me on Ronny Jackson, he was straight up about it,” Tester said. “He didn’t stab me in the back. … He attacked me to my face. I’m okay with that.”