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The News God > Blog > Politics > Fox News Today: Trump heads to Pennsylvania rally amid impeachment probe, USMCA breakthrough
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Fox News Today: Trump heads to Pennsylvania rally amid impeachment probe, USMCA breakthrough

Sampson Gaddah
Last updated: 2019/12/11 at 12:25 PM
Sampson Gaddah Published December 11, 2019
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Fox News Today:

President Trump was headlining a rally in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on a momentous day in his presidency after House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against him, even as they also handed him a breakthrough political victory by finally approving his new trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

“Congress will soon vote on my new trade deal,” Trump announced at the rally, noting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “did it on the same day they announced they are going to impeach the 45th president of the United States, and your favorite president. And the reason they announced it on the same day, one hour later, they announced impeachment … you know why? It plays down the impeachment, because they’re embarrassed by impeachment, and our poll numbers have gone through the roof because of her stupid impeachment.”

Trump added: “The silver lining of impeachment and this witch hunt, that’s the reason they approved USMCA,” a reference to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Tuesday night’s rally gave Trump an opportunity to deliver his response to thousands of die-hard supporters in person. He spent much of the day blasting Democrats on Twitter, saying that impeaching a president “who has done NOTHING wrong, is sheer Political Madness!”

Before leaving the White House, Trump said Democrats were “embarrassed” by the introduction of articles of impeachment against him, and cited polls showing declining support for impeachment in key swing states. Trump argued that’s why Democrats finally announced earlier Tuesday they supported USMCA, the modernization of NAFTA that the president made the top legislative priority of the year.

“They were very embarrassed by it,” Trump claimed to reporters. “That’s why they brought up USMCA an hour after.”

“They wanted to muffle down impeachment,” Trump added. He then tweeted that he was on his way to Hershey in south-central Pennsylvania, adding, “I love Hershey chocolate!” At the rally, Trump emphasized that he likes Hershey chocolate.

The event was being held in a Republican-leaning congressional district, and thousands lined up early for seats. Former state Sen. Scott Wagner reportedly offered to pay up to $20,000 in security costs for the event on behalf of the local government.

Trump eked out a 2016 win in Pennsylvania by piling up support with rural and working-class white voters. He’d need to hold that support to counter any energy from Democrats in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Congressional passage of USMCA “will be a significant win for farmers, workers and all Americans,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Iowa Republican chairing the chamber’s Finance Committee. “Renegotiating NAFTA was a central campaign promise made by President Trump. He kept his word and Americans will enjoy the many benefits of this upgraded trade deal as a result.”

Approving the agreement gave House Democrats, particularly those from more conservative districts, a useful talking point when they head home for the holidays. Many had been reluctant to face voters with few legislative achievements beyond impeaching the president, and Pelosi emphasized the deal’s importance to American workers.

USMCA “will be the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA,” President Trump tweeted earlier Tuesday. Vice President Mike Pence said the Democrats’ move was a victory for Trump’s policy and showed Pelosi and her caucus acquiescing “to the voice of the American people.”

President Trump walking from the Oval Office as he headed to speak with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for the Pennsylvania rally Tuesday. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

The USMCA, which would overhaul Clinton-era NAFTA, would require that 75 percent of automobile components be manufactured in the United States, Canada and Mexico in order to avoid tariffs, and that 40 to 45 percent of automobile parts be made by workers earning at least $16 an hour by 2023.

“More than 12 million American jobs depend on our $1.4 trillion trading relationship with Canada and Mexico, and USMCA will strengthen this trade relationship,” said Tom Linebarger, the CEO of engine-maker Cummins Inc. and chairman of the Business Roundtable’s trade and international committee. The Roundtable has represented the CEOs of the 200 largest U.S. companies.

Fox Business Network’s Jonathan Garber, Fox News’ Charles Creitz and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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