Trump Says That The Stock Market Will Crash If He’s Impeached

President Donald Trump defended himself against congressional impeachment proceedings warning that the U.S. financial markets would collapse if Democratic House members decide to impeach him. 

If they actually did this the markets would crash. Do you think it was luck that got us to the best Stock Market and Economy in our history. It wasn’t! https://t.co/V0WGVWEWTN

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2019

On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formal inquiry against the president. In response, political uncertainty caused global markets to plummet Wednesday with continued problems with the U.S.-China trade war. Impeachment could hamper efforts for a U.S. and China agreement and congressional ratification of any treaty. 

Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo tweeted on Wednesday, “Stocks hit session lows after Pelosi calls for impeachment inquiry.” 

Stocks hit session lows after Pelosi calls for impeachment inquiry https://t.co/0VX2ZueqhL @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness

— Maria Bartiromo (@MariaBartiromo) September 25, 2019

Political instability rattled the financial markets further Thursday as U.S. stocks dropped again.