Rep. Tom Rice Explains Decision to Vote for Trump’s Impeachment

South Carolina’s Tom Rice was among those House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump yesterday afternoon. Despite being a longtime supporter, Rice said things changed after the riot at the Capitol. In particular, he was appalled by the major security failures of Capitol Police. He was also disheartened by the president’s response, referring to it as “a complete lack of leadership and responsibility.” Rice apologized to his constituents, saying “if you’re disappointed in me, I understand and if it cost me my job, that’s the way it is.”