President Donald Trump might be dismissive of the impeachment charges that have been leveled against him; yet, he still seems to be dialed into the House impeachment proceedings as they unfold in Washington, NBC News is reporting.
While the proceedings were going on, Trump, seemingly in dialogue with those proceedings, tweeted:
"SUCH ATROCIOUS LIES BY THE RADICAL LEFT, DO NOTHING DEMOCRATS.
"THIS IS AN ASSAULT ON AMERICA, AND AN ASSAULT ON THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!!!!"
NBC News reported that just moments earlier, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told reporters the president "will be working all day."
She added he would be briefed throughout the day and "could catch some of the proceedings between meetings."
Vice President Mike Pence was in Michigan for a daylong bus tour before joining Trump at his Battle Creek, Michigan, rally. He called the expected votes a "disgrace" and said he marveled at the president's resilience and his "determination to go forward."
He also accused Democrats of "trying to impeach this president because they can't defeat" him, predicting Trump would once again carry the state, in part because of the energy generated by impeachment.
Trump's campaign has experienced a surge in contributions and volunteers during the proceedings and was hoping to raise another $2 million Wednesday ahead of the votes.
Trump, for his part, had plenty to say via tweet, declaring Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, "Will go down in history as worst Speaker."
He also generously retweeted allies' comments from his favorite morning show, "Fox & Friends," as they sought to reassure conservative voters that Trump remains in good spirits despite the looming vote.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the House minority leader, and Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, said they were among a group of GOP lawmakers who met with Trump at the White House on Tuesday evening to talk strategy about Wednesday's House session and the likely Senate trial in January.
McCarthy insisted Trump remains focused on moving his agenda, even though his legacy will forever include impeachment.
"Anybody else, this would be traumatic for them," McCarthy said.
He noted that Trump in recent days has hosted multiple White House holiday parties and will be rallying Wednesday evening. "I've never seen a man so strong. . . . He is focused on what the American people need."
Grisham told "Fox & Friends" that Trump will have plenty to say about the vote at his evening campaign rally in Battle Creek.
Material from the Associated Press was used in this story.
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