'Bring it on, Donald Trump': Democratic lawmaker issues new challenge to president-elect

During an appearance on MSNBC on Thursday morning, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) seemed unbothered by threats from Donald Trump to have his Department of Justice come after him because he took part in making the case for the president-elect's first impeachment.

With Trump forcefully telling NBC's Kristen Welker last Sunday that he feels he was wronged by Democrats while he was out of office, citing California Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff, MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire pointed out that Goldman would also be a likely target if Trump gets his way.

"So, congressman, quick follow-up," Lemire prompted his guest. "You speak of political enemies of Donald Trump. You served as lead counsel in the first impeachment trial of Trump when he was in office the last time. Would you be considered a political enemy? Are you fearful that you could be targeted or prosecuted?"

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"I've been on enemy's lists and, you know, I guess that is a possibility," the lawmaker conceded. "I welcome that possibility. I hope that they put their attention on me and not the good men and women who are career public servants in the federal government who are just doing their jobs and who are really subject to retribution."

"I can happily and ably stand up for myself and i have a megaphone here in Congress," he added. "I have a speech and debate clause defenses, so yes, if he's going to attack his enemy, please bring it on, Donald Trump."

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