Following a Republican-led motion to censure him, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) promptly appealed to his supporters for campaign contributions. The censure motion stems from Schiff's assertions regarding alleged collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election.
Upon introduction of the motion by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Schiff took to Twitter, characterizing the move as a diversionary tactic related to former President Trump's indictment and retaliation for Schiff's role in Trump's impeachment proceedings. He urged his followers to contribute financially to his campaign, emphasizing his commitment to defending democracy.
Rep. Luna's resolution seeks to censure and potentially fine Schiff for promoting unproven allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Schiff served as the chair of the House Intelligence Committee during the period in question. He has since described the censure effort as an assault on democracy and an attempt to stifle critics of the former president.
Schiff, who lost his committee position when Republicans gained control of the House, is now campaigning for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat following her announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2024. He faces a competitive primary race against fellow California House Democrats Katie Porter and Barbara Lee. Despite sharing similar progressive platforms, Schiff initially held a significant advantage in fundraising and name recognition.
Recent polling data suggests a close race between Schiff and Porter, with a substantial portion of voters remaining undecided. The outcome of this primary election will significantly impact the Democratic party's representation in the Senate.
