Pelosi: Trump can postpone State of the Union amid impeachment trial

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said President Trump could postpone his Feb. 4 State of the Union address until after his Senate impeachment trial.

“That’s up to the president,” Pelosi, a California Democrat, told reporters Thursday.
Some lawmakers have suggested Trump should reschedule his annual address to a joint session of Congress, which is now poised to take place amid an impeachment trial. The speaker of the House invites the president and traditionally sets the date. Pelosi invited Trump back in December.

The Senate will begin a trial in earnest on Jan. 21. Lawmakers will consider two House-passed articles of impeachment charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Pelosi said Trump could not show up at all and simply deliver the address on paper, which was customary in the early days of the republic.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pelosi-trump-can-postpone-state-of-the-union-amid-impeachment-trial/ar-BBZ1KpY?li=BBnb7Kz

I might make an exception this year and tune in to the SOTU speech just to hear what kind of whining the dotard does.

[leftieNanner]

1. There she goes!

Being brilliant again!

She has given him a gracious way out. Depending on what Moscow Mitch is able to do to rig the trial, it might be a good option for The Orange One to take her up on her offer. But if Mitch and Lindsey are able to sweep this whole thing under the rug and make it go away, he will certainly be there on February 4 to crow about total exoneration.

You are braver than I am YMBL, I can't listen to him talk. And you know he will go on for hours. Talking about dishwashers, maybe?

[lark]

2. I'm with you, I can't watch him - it's just impossible.

My blood pressure raises, I yell, I rant, I pace - my dog barks if I get crazy - it's just not worth it. if there's anything really important he says, I can always watch a short targeted clip (maybe, depending on the content?) later.

[lagomorph777]

3. I mash the Mute button every time that orange moonscape appears on my teevee screen

The Mute button is getting pretty flat.

[BumRushDaShow]

9. I mash the power off button.

I refuse to even look at the visage.

[leftieNanner]

10. Oh My! Don't upset the puppers!

I rely on reports here on DU.

[47of74]

20. Yeah I can't watch or listen to that orange fornicate

Nor his Branch Trumpvidian defenders.

[marble falls]

5. She's not giving him a gracious way out, she's taking away another possible diversion ...

from the process. She's taking a headline away from him.

[DeminPennswoods]

4. LOL! 2 years in a row now

she has suggested the SOTU in writing.

[gratuitous]

6. Assuming, of course, that Trump is still president after the trial

Pelosi was far too gracious to mention that possibility, though.

[jmowreader]

7. This would be the best thing for him

If Trump gives the SOTU as a speech during the impeachment trial, it’s gonna make Captain Queeg look rational.

[Pachamama]

8. My Worry is that IMPotus Trump goes all Mars Attack at SOTU

[BumRushDaShow]

11. That was a great scene in a great movie!

And the missing scene -

[louis-t]

12. I doubt he will postpone.

It will be full of insane rantings, threats and accusations.

[SayItLoud]

13. Oh, he's gonna show up and...

use the entire "SOTU" platform as a campaign rally. This is a guy who burns to the ground anyone and anything that offends his tiny narcissistic ego.

[bucolic_frolic]

14. I think that option is directed at Congressional Republicans

If they acquit, they will have to face this music. So will Democrats, but they can hold their heads high and know they did the right thing. She is forcing Republicans to think, if that is possible.

[BigDemVoter]

15. She knows JUST how to needle Pussy-Grabber!

[TlalocW]

16. He might take that offer up

And show up after the Senate trial is over - no matter how long it takes - so that he can claim he's been found innocent.

TlalocW

[Botany]

17. Nancy Pelosi is a house painter

Full on gangster.

This will chap his ass for sure.

[Vinca]

18. But I'm so looking forward to Nancy clapping at him. LOL.

[47of74]

19. I'd sooner castrate myself with a rusty chainsaw...

...than listen to that orange fornicate for any length of time. Even if he is on trial. I guess I’m just not one for listening to 73 year old toddlers whining.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

21. Could his speech be used as impeachment evidence?

I would question if it's legally proper for him to give a political speech before Congress and the Supreme Court during his trial for impeachment.

Knowing his propensity for uncontrolled bullshit, lies and rage, it's also not very wise on his part.

KY....... .......