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Lord, please convict Pres. Trump of any wrongdoing; may he seek forgiveness and reconciliation; and may our Congress deal appropriately with the truth.
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The Constitution states in Article II Section 4: The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. Let us examine together the accusations leveled by President Donald Trump’s former attorney and fixer Michael Cohen and determine with common sense if the building blocks of impeachment laid out in his testimony to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform meet the impeachment requirements. Granted “high Crimes and Misdemeanors” lends a fairly broad booth to land charges, but the context of Section 4 centers on “high” Crimes and Misdemeanors, not minor ones.

Cohen said: “I am ashamed because I know what Mr. Trump is. He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat.” These are opinions, not impeachable offenses. No doubt that many presidents, some of them beloved by their electorate, were racists, conmen and cheats. Cohen said Trump, “knew that Roger Stone was talking with Julian Assange about a WikiLeaks drop of Democratic National Committee emails.” WikiLeaks did America a favor by showing the truth about the Democratic Party and its nefarious dealings, hypocrisy, and disdain for the people it says it represents. Knowing about it and being excited for its release is not an impeachable offense. Let us remember that the very same Democratic Party, its sitting president and its nominated candidate for president paid to fabricate a dossier to damage Trump. At least WikiLeaks was genuine and true.

Cohen said he was providing: “A copy of a check Mr. Trump wrote from his personal bank account – after he became president – to reimburse me for the hush money payments I made to cover up his affair with an adult film star and prevent damage to his campaign.” That check could have been written for any of Cohen services. Federal prosecutors say this could be an impeachable offense because it might be considered an illegal contribution to benefit Trump’s campaign. This is a stretch, but it could happen. Keep in mind, however, that it is not a crime to write personal checks to pay someone to keep silent who is not an employee of the government. Notwithstanding, this is the rack where the impeachment hat will be hung.

The other accusations in Cohen’s testimony about a Trump hotel business deal (that didn’t materialize) in Russia, Trump not wanting his grades and SAT scores revealed, his financial dealings, and his funneling money to have his portrait be the highest auction bid are very minor-especially compared with Hillary Clinton having a “pay for access” scheme to enrich the Clinton Foundation when she was Secretary of State. Bottom line: Trump is probably not the example of ethics and morals that best suit the office he holds, but these themes being used to remove him from office reveal that his accusers are far less examples of the same. As Christ said in Mark 7:6, “Well has Isaiah prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Hypocrisy abounds hiding the cocoon of truth. (Reprinted with permission of the author. Read more at The Daily Jot.)

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Felicia Penner
March 2, 2019

I would ask that you would give your Wisdom to your people Lord. I pray that false narratives given to us by those who are far from you and therefore have lost reason would not succeed. i pray that you would remind us that our officials do not have to meet our Christian standards to do their job as you have directed them to do. Lord, this reminds me of the accusations brought against Justice Kavanaugh, and i rebuke the lies told by a convicted liar, Cohen. His testimony means nothing because he has been convicted of lying to Congress. May you Lord, continue to make straight the paths before our President, and continue to bless the works of his hands. Holy are you Lord, help your sheep to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves in this wicked generation. in Jesus name, Amen

Lavinia Ropata
March 1, 2019

Heavenly Father I stand in agreement with the true American Christians. Those who seek your face fasting and praying for justice for your Will to be done. Hear their prayer father and heal their land. Open the spiritual ears of your people to hear what your prophets are saying in Jesus name, that they might pray according to your will. Thank you Father for healing America thank you father that you love America. Nothing is impossible to God. Arise America and go forth in the mighty power of our God. We Love you America.

    Georgeann Williams
    March 2, 2019

    About Cohen current
    comments:
    Is it true that Cohen had all
    GOOD COMMENTS to say about President Trump?
    On March 1, FOX News reported Cohen’s Manuscript for his forthcoming book about President Trump has been found stating ALL GOOD COMMENTS.
    Who wrote Cohen’s “racist and critical” opening speech before the Dem. Congress? I wonder.
    Ann FL

Janet Williams
March 1, 2019

Father God, I ask for protection of our wonderful nation and for all the leaders, especially President Trump. I truly believe he is our president because you wanted him there. Perfect, no, but he is protecting babies, religious liberty and he truly loves America and the American people. Thank you God for your protection and love for our nation. Please forgive us for all our sins. Restore us to you oh God!!

In Jesus Name,

Amen

Linda M
February 28, 2019

Precious Lord you are our All Mighty who can do all things; move mountains; bringing us to our knees in repentance for our sins. Grant us the wisdom to make the choices to bring You the glory You so richly deserve and designed us to bring you by serving you with all our heart, soul, and strength…all we have…and can do for your glory. Grant our leaders the wisdom and desire to get out of their way and do Your will for our Nation. Bring our leaders to repentance for all their sins committed and to seek Your forgiveness and direction. Also, forgive me, Dear Lord, that I have not done more and guide me to do the more you want for me to do. In Jesus name I pray, Amen

Lucinda Beck
February 28, 2019

Proverbs 17:4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
liars pay close attention to slander.

Emily Florian
February 28, 2019

Heavenly Father, have mercy on our nation. Let truth be revealed. Let justice run down like water and righteousness as a mighty stream. God protect and defend the one you have chosen for such a time as this.

Betty B WI
February 28, 2019

Heavenly Father, I come before You lifting up Pres Trump and all of our governmental leaders as You have told us told us to do. We desire to see the USA serve & honor You in all we do and say. You know the truth about our Pres. and Michael Cohen. Please reveal the truth to us.
I repent for the sins of our nation. We have not loved You or served You with our whole hearts. We have been selfish as we seek to improve our own lives without concern for the many people in need. May we turn from our wicked ways and seek Your ways. Show our leaders Your desire for our nation and how to improve the life of the USA citizens and our neighbors around the world.
We are all sinners. Only through the precious blood of Jesus Christ can we come into Your presence. Thank You Jesus for the sacrifice You made for all of us. May Your Name and Your Ways be lifted up in the USA as the pure & holy way to live. May many people hear the gospel and turn to You in repentance. May we stop casting stones of accusations and lies at one another and serve You with hearts of love, faith, trust, and obedience. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen

    Rolanda Shrader
    March 1, 2019

    Amen! Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. To God be the glory and praise forever.

Milena Gonzalez
February 28, 2019

Lord you are our God you know tge true about this situation we asking you to bring the only true for the American People. I asking you to give wisdom to our President to be a good leader for our Nation.

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