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This episode contains strong language. \nThree days after being sworn into Congress, Representative Peter Meijer, Republican of Michigan, was sitting in the gallery of the House of Representatives as pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol.\nAfter the siege, Mr. Meijer made his feelings clear: President Trump\u2019s actions proved that he was \u201crankly unfit.\u201d A week later, he became one of just a handful of Republicans to vote for impeachment.\nWe talk with Mr. Meijer about his decision, his party and his ambitions.\n\nGuest: Representative Peter Meijer, a first-term Republican congressman from Michigan.\n\nFor an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. You can read the latest edition here.\n\nBackground reading: \nMeet the first-term Republican representatives who are emerging as some of their party\u2019s sharpest critics.\nMany Republican leaders and strategists want to prepare the party for a post-Trump future. But the pro-Trump voter base has other ideas.\n\nFor more information on today\u2019s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily