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Clyburn Says Affordable Housing, Education Top Impeachment Priority

8/31/2026

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Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Democrats should prioritize affordable housing, education, energy, and healthcare over impeaching President Donald Trump.
Clyburn added that impeachment is not ruled out but remains a lower priority.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats have not ruled impeachment in or out.
Clyburn expressed regret for supporting Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991.
He also backs expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Democrats should prioritize affordable housing, education, energy, and healthcare over impeaching President Donald Trump.
Clyburn added that impeachment is not ruled out but remains a lower priority.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats have not ruled impeachment in or out.
Clyburn expressed regret for supporting Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991.
He also backs expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices.