Rep. Steve Stockman (R TX) told Greta Van Susteren Wednesday that if Barack Obama violates the US Constitution tomorrow with his 19 proposed executive orders on gun control then several members of Congress will call for his impeachment.
Earlier this week Rep. Stockman made the news when he threatened impeachment if Obama uses executive orders on gun control.
TPM reported:
The conservative discord in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. massacre went up another octave on Monday when Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) threatened to file articles of impeachment if President Obama uses an executive order to try to reduce gun violence.
“The White House’s recent announcement they will use executive orders and executive actions to infringe on our constitutionally-protected right to keep and bear arms is an unconstitutional and unconscionable attack on the very founding principles of this republic,” Stockman said in a statement. “I will seek to thwart this action by any means necessary, including but not limited to eliminating funding for implementation, defunding the White House, and even filing articles of impeachment.”
Last week, Vice President Joe Biden reiterated the White House’s determination to see something done about gun violence following the Newtown shooting by confirming the White House is considering using executive orders. Obama also said he’s on board with the idea at his press conference Monday.
