Cohen Plea 'Changes Everything' on Trump Impeachment, Steyer Says

The video discusses the impact of recent convictions of President Trump's aides on public perception and the impeachment process. It highlights how legal outcomes, like guilty pleas, influence acceptance of evidence. The conversation shifts to the standards for impeachment, emphasizing its political nature and the role of economic conditions. Historical context is provided with references to President Nixon, and the discussion concludes with corruption and obstruction of justice as key grounds for impeachment.

What was the significant change in public perception after the convictions of the President's aides?

• The public received more information about the President's actions.

• The information was now seen as credible because it came through the court system.

• The media coverage of the President's actions increased significantly.

• The President was directly implicated in the convictions.

According to the discussion, what factor might protect a President from impeachment despite legal issues?

• Lack of evidence

• A high approval rating

• Support from international allies

• Strong economic performance

What is considered a key constitutional basis for impeachment discussed in the video?

• The President's foreign policy decisions

• The Emoluments clause

• The President's personal conduct

• The President's approval rating

What historical example is used to illustrate the grounds for impeachment?

• The Watergate scandal involving President Nixon

• The impeachment of Andrew Johnson

• The Iran-Contra affair

• The impeachment of Bill Clinton

What is the primary issue identified by constitutional scholars as a ground for impeachment?

• Misuse of executive power

• Corruption

• Obstruction of justice

• Failure to uphold the Constitution