Nancy Pelosi and the Impeachment Inquiry
Nancy Pelosi, as Speaker of the House, oversaw the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump in 2019. The inquiry focused on allegations that Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate a political rival. Pelosi authorized formal impeachment proceedings in September 2019.
House Impeachment and Senate Trial
The House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment in December 2019. The full House voted to impeach Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The Senate later acquitted Trump on both charges in February 2020.
Key Outcomes and Context
Pelosi's leadership shaped the impeachment timeline and public messaging. The process highlighted partisan divisions in Congress. For more details on the House proceedings, see the official House impeachment report at https://www.house.gov/impeachment.
