Once he became president, he implemented a policy to keep people of color from coming into the country. Executive action was taken to put a travel ban in place based solely on Muslim countries. Even though the courts blocked the ban, Trump signed an unconstitutional order.

Justice Kennedy stated, “An executive order or law displays unconstitutional animus.” In addition to the unconstitutional illegality, Trump’s remarks in describing these groups were hateful, racist and degrading to the office of the president.

2. Abuse of power — Abuse of power was illustrated by the firing of James Comey — because he would not stop an investigation involving Michael Flynn, Trump’s NSA Director — and by his declaration of a “National Emergency” to override the decision of Congress to not fund the wall. These abuses of power are disrespectful to our system of checks and balances.

3. Conspiring with a foreign adversary — During the 2016 election, investigations have shown that several of Trump’s staff were involved with the Russians to help him get elected. In addition to lying by saying no one was involved with the Russians, he helped to write a letter stating it was about adoptions. Several have admitted guilt.

4. Violations of the Emoluments Clause — Since being in office Trump has profited from doing business in his hotels and other businesses by both foreign and domestic entities.

Even though he pledged to give up control of his business once elected, he never has. This is a violation of Article 2, Section 2, Clause 7.

5. Obstruction of justice — Examples include the firing of Comey, attempts to prevent Mueller from completing his investigation, helping to write a false report, urging potential witnesses not to cooperate and comments via tweets for Stone to “stay strong.”

In addition, there is a disregard for law and political norms, threats to freedom of speech and the undermining of our political institutions.

It is necessary to impeach Trump because to continue to allow him to trample over our Constitution with no repercussions can lead to tyranny.

Our system of government requires each branch to do its job. The 2018 election was about electing politicians that would uphold “the rule of law.” It is their responsibility to investigate and carry out their duty.

Johnson and Clinton were impeached for far lesser crimes than the current president. Congress must step up and do the job required of them by our Constitution.