U.S. Representative from Michigan · 2011-2021

Justin Amash

Libertarian Congress
Summary

Former Republican congressman who became the first GOP House member to call for Trump's impeachment after the Mueller report and later left the Republican Party.

In Their Own Words

Key Statements

“
President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct.
May 18, 2019 · Twitter
Thread on the Mueller report
“
Attorney General Barr has intentionally misrepresented Mueller's report.
May 18, 2019 · Twitter
Same thread
“
Today, I am declaring my independence and leaving the Republican Party.
July 4, 2019 · Washington Post
Op-ed announcing departure

Timeline

January 3, 2011

Elected to U.S. House

Began congressional career as Republican

May 18, 2019

Called for impeachment after Mueller report

First GOP House member to do so

July 4, 2019

Left Republican Party

Became independent

April 28, 2020

Joined Libertarian Party

Only Libertarian in Congress

January 3, 2021

Left Congress

Did not seek re-election

Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Background

Former U.S. Representative, first Republican to call for Trump's impeachment, constitutional conservative

Positions Held

  • U.S. Representative from Michigan (2011-2021)
  • Member, Michigan State House of Representatives (2009-2011)
Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Said Trump engaged in impeachable conduct
  2. 02 Said Barr misrepresented Mueller's report
  3. 03 Left the Republican Party over Trump-era politics
Electoral Position

Opposed Trump's presidency

Documentation

Sources

Social May 18, 2019
Justin Amash tweet thread on impeachment
https://x.com/justinamash/status/1129438839244232705
Opinion July 4, 2019
Justin Amash: I'm leaving the Republican Party
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/07/04/justin-amash-im-leaving-republican-party/
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