The impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new phase.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Thursday morning it's time to draft articles of impeachment against the president, over his dealings with Ukraine.

However, President Donald Trump, who has called the entire process a sham, is lashing out.

But how are people viewing this move by the Democrats? CGTN speaks with people in Washington, D.C. to get their perspective.