this is the most abusive act we can imagine, trying to influence our elections with foreign interference. that takes power away from the american people. >> this president has chosen to put his personal interest ahead of the national interest. >> no president has ever, ever, ever obstructed congress in the manner that we've seen from president trump. >> the president abused his power and is a continuing threat not only to democracy, but to our national security. >> new reporting from "the new york times" gives us a glimpse into how this president is handling this kind of pressure. maggie haberman and peter baker where i, we, quote, as the house moves toward even what he says is an inevitable vote to impeach him for high crimes and misdemeanors, mr. trump toggles between self-pity and combativeness of.