Donald Trump on Monday exhorted fellow
Republicans to get tougher and fight for his presidency, saying the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives wants to impeach him "as quick as possible" over his request that
Ukraine investigate a political rival.
Trump made his comments during a
White House Cabinet meeting as
Democrats sought to build public support for their fast-moving impeachment inquiry and the administration pressed its efforts to stonewall the probe.
House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi issued a video and "fact sheet" that may give hints about the articles of impeachment - formal charges - Democrats may pursue against
Republican Trump, accusing him of abuse of power, a "shakedown" involving Ukraine and a cover-up.