Fred Upton
Republican Congress
Summary
Long-serving Republican Congressman who voted to impeach Trump after January 6 and retired after Trump endorsed his primary opponent.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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The Congress must hold President Trump to account and send a clear message that our country cannot and will not tolerate any effort by any President to impede the peaceful transfer of power from one President to the next.
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There was simply no excuse for the events of January 6th. The President's actions that day were simply unacceptable and warrant impeachment.
Timeline
January 3, 1987
Elected to U.S. House
Began 36-year congressional career
January 2179
Chaired House Energy and Commerce Committee
Senior Republican leadership
January 13, 2021
Voted to impeach Trump
One of 10 House Republicans to vote for impeachment
2022
Trump endorsed primary opponent
Targeted for removal
April 5, 2022
Announced retirement
Would not seek re-election
January 3, 2023
Left Congress
Retired after 36 years
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Representative from Michigan (1987-2023)
- Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee (2011-2017)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump's actions on January 6 were unacceptable
- 02 Trump impeded peaceful transfer of power
- 03 Trump's conduct warranted impeachment
- 04 Trump attacked anyone who stood up to him
- 05 Trump corrupted the Republican Party
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