Grand Canyon Times

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) has said that it requires more than an impeachment to end violence.

“I am disappointed that cooler heads did not prevail amongst Democrats today,” Biggs said on Twitter. “Violence has been condemned, but it takes more than lip service to prevent violence. It takes resisting the temptation to destroy President Trump, and a realization that his removal now has the unfortunate likelihood of creating a conflagration.”

Democrats, with the help of other Republicans, voted for the impeachment of President Donald Trump following allegations of inciting violence at the national Capitol.

Biggs denounced the impeachment which came a week before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. He said that now, the integrity of the election is even more doubtful than before.

“They don’t want the status quo ante; they want single-party rule. Their zeal in seeking removal of the President only a week before he leaves office is not healing, nor will it kill this movement,” he tweeted.

Many Republicans have labeled the impeachment a political tool. Congress will only sit down after Jan. 20 to deliberate on various issues including Donald Trump’s future in politics. Congress has the authority to disqualify someone from running for office.

In the past, there have been times that Congress has decided not to disqualify someone from  office, so Trump’s ability to run in 2024 depends on if Congress decides to disqualify him or not.