Why Trump’s ‘Foreign Policy’ Impeachment Defense Will Fall Flat

Trump says he’s constitutionally allowed to pressure foreign countries to do his bidding. He’s misreading our laws.

Protester holding a sign reading: “TRUMP IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW.” Photo: Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty Images

With public impeachment hearings set to begin next week, Republicans are struggling to find a coherent defense that can withstand the new evidentiary blows coming…