Fourth House Republican who voted to impeach Trump announces retirement
by Martin Pengelly in New York from US news | The Guardian on (#5XVX4)
Ex-president issues mocking statement after Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan says he will not stand in midterms
The Michigan congressman Fred Upton has become the fourth of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump over the Capitol attack to announce his retirement in November.
The others are Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, a member of the January 6 committee, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio and John Katko of New York. The retirements are seen as further boosting Trump's power and influence with Republicans.
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