Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said he “will not be intimidated” by the president-elect, amid growing concerns that the next administration will pursue Trump’s list of enemies.
“I’m not going to be intimidated by anything he says or does,” Schiff said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Schiff, currently a California state representative, was on Trump’s list after playing a key role in the first impeachment trial. Trump has vowed revenge and has few restrictions, with loyal Republicans appointed to his cabinet and Republicans controlling both the House and Senate.
“I will fulfill my responsibilities in this Senate. “The people of California expect me to work hard and get things done above all else,” he added. “If the president wants to engage in unconstitutional abuses of power, as he did during his first administration, I will defend us. situation.”
His comments on the subject of Sunday have changed from earlier this year.
In July, Schiff said he was “naturally” concerned about Trump personally threatening him. This is especially true in light of the Supreme Court ruling that ruled that the president has absolute immunity for actions based on public responsibility.
Either way, Schiff argued Sunday that he has a duty to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans no matter what threats Trump makes or whether he acts on them.
“That’s right. What he said was, he might try to do that, but I’m not going to be intimidated,” Schiff said.
