Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. announces he will vote for the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. Seen here arguing against Impeachment during Trumps first Impeachment hearing. (File Photo)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that he will be voting for the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.

The Fourth District Congressman released the following statement regarding his decision:

“Last week, hateful and un-American extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol, attacking both the structural embodiment of our Republic and the values we promote as citizens of this great nation. This violent mob, intent on disturbing the constitutional duties of Congress, resulted in the tragic loss of American lives, including a U.S. Capitol Police officer. The mob was inflamed by the language and misinformation of the President of the United States.

This is a pivotal and solemn moment in our country’s history. I wholeheartedly believe our nation – and the system of government it was founded upon – may well be in jeopardy if we do not rise to this occasion. This is not a decision I take lightly.

Turning a blind eye to this brutal assault on our Republic is not an option.

A vote against this impeachment is a vote to validate the unacceptable violence we witnessed in our nation’s capital. It is also a vote to condone President Trump’s inaction. He did not strongly condemn the attack nor did he call in reinforcements when our officers were overwhelmed. Our country needed a leader, and President Trump failed to fulfill his oath of office.

I will vote yes on the articles of impeachment.”