Congress should initiate an investigation into sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump.
Although such an investigation will detract from the day-to-day work of the executive branch, the substantial number of claims and Trump's own words, which give credence to the allegations, overshadow any pause there should be about investigating the president.
Watching the second term of former President Bill Clinton's presidency being eaten up by his fight against sex-related wrongdoing was difficult for the American public. The juggernaut of political red tape that accompanies such prudent legal activities can be time consuming. Yet, we know now that Congress did not do enough regarding Clinton's case - it shouldn't fail a second time.
Trump is side-stepping what has developed into a litany of allegations. At this point, Trump's administration is saying it has denied these allegations through the 2016 campaign and they're without merit. What Clinton did and the allegations Trump is facing are not the same thing. In this day, as we are making strides to put power in its place when it comes to sexual harassment, why is Trump getting a pass? The president is innocent until proven guilty, but there is a substantial amount of evidence against him.
The taped interview between Trump and Billy Bush in 2005 on "Access Hollywood" is important in that it shows President Donald Trump's view on relationships, personal or otherwise, with the opposite sex in his own words. It conveys the mindset of a person during a period in which allegations against him stem.
On Tuesday, some of those who have made claims against Trump came forward together, calling for Congress to investigate. The details of the accusations are salacious and meet with the behavior that Trump outlined in the "Access Hollywood" tape. Trump's own words at the time are parallel to incidents that are being alleged from the time. According to Time magazine, as of Tuesday the number of accusers making allegations against Trump stood at 18. At least 13 of those say Trump attacked them directly.
America is going through a period in which people, who have abused their power to either sexually harass or sexually assault people over whom they had control, are being brought to justice for their acts. This is a revolution that will hopefully redefine protections for people, both men and women, in all places. How can the President of the United States be above the law? How can we stand by and not see the connection between the accusers and the president's own words?
America's laws and the actions of its elected officials are to provide life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to all.
None of these things can happen while sexual harassment and assault go unresolved.
It's past time to get this righted. A probe into allegations that Trump sexually harassed or assaulted his accusers is warranted. Congress must act.
Although such an investigation will detract from the day-to-day work of the executive branch, the substantial number of claims and Trump's own words, which give credence to the allegations, overshadow any pause there should be about investigating the president.
Watching the second term of former President Bill Clinton's presidency being eaten up by his fight against sex-related wrongdoing was difficult for the American public. The juggernaut of political red tape that accompanies such prudent legal activities can be time consuming. Yet, we know now that Congress did not do enough regarding Clinton's case - it shouldn't fail a second time.
Trump is side-stepping what has developed into a litany of allegations. At this point, Trump's administration is saying it has denied these allegations through the 2016 campaign and they're without merit. What Clinton did and the allegations Trump is facing are not the same thing. In this day, as we are making strides to put power in its place when it comes to sexual harassment, why is Trump getting a pass? The president is innocent until proven guilty, but there is a substantial amount of evidence against him.
The taped interview between Trump and Billy Bush in 2005 on "Access Hollywood" is important in that it shows President Donald Trump's view on relationships, personal or otherwise, with the opposite sex in his own words. It conveys the mindset of a person during a period in which allegations against him stem.
On Tuesday, some of those who have made claims against Trump came forward together, calling for Congress to investigate. The details of the accusations are salacious and meet with the behavior that Trump outlined in the "Access Hollywood" tape. Trump's own words at the time are parallel to incidents that are being alleged from the time. According to Time magazine, as of Tuesday the number of accusers making allegations against Trump stood at 18. At least 13 of those say Trump attacked them directly.
America is going through a period in which people, who have abused their power to either sexually harass or sexually assault people over whom they had control, are being brought to justice for their acts. This is a revolution that will hopefully redefine protections for people, both men and women, in all places. How can the President of the United States be above the law? How can we stand by and not see the connection between the accusers and the president's own words?
America's laws and the actions of its elected officials are to provide life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to all.
None of these things can happen while sexual harassment and assault go unresolved.
It's past time to get this righted. A probe into allegations that Trump sexually harassed or assaulted his accusers is warranted. Congress must act.
