Empire State Today

Rep. Lee Zeldin passionately spoke during the House debate.

He argued about the double standard he said was transpiring during the debate and questioned the article of impeachment the Democrats have filed against President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection."

"Why is it okay if a House Democrat calls for violence in the streets, but not if you’re a Republican," Zeldin asked. "Why can a House Democrat be rewarded with a gavel and a chairmanship if they’re calling for physical confrontation of a Trump administration official but they will be punished if they’re a Republican."

“Sickened and angered” by the Capitol breach, Zeldin challenged the article of impeachment stating that it should have occurred while Trump was speaking in front of his supporters. 

“We all know this was a pre-planned attack,” Zeldin said. “We all know that there were pipe bombs being discovered while the president was speaking. We all know that the Capitol perimeter was being breached during the president’s speech. We know this was pre-planned and it started while the president was speaking. Why is that not in the articles of impeachment?”

The Congressman representing New York’s first district concluded his speech by thanking and reiterating the double standard. 

“And in all fairness, as the President leaves one week from today, let’s be honest about the double standards that exist inside of this chamber. And let’s also be honest that this President did a lot to make America greater than ever.”

The impeachment can possibly block President Trump from running in 2024.