Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday it’s time for Democrats “to move forward” on an impeachment inquiry of President Trump for having a hand in former White House counsel Don McGahn’s no-show at a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

Referring to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the New York Democrat said: “You know, I trust the Speaker is taking a measured approach to ensure that we’re moving everyone forward and, you know, being a Speaker is hard, holding this party together is a difficult task, but I personally think so. I think we have to move forward.”

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler blasted Mr. Trump for blocking Mr. McGahn’s scheduled appearance before his committee, defying a congressional subpoena.

“The president took it upon himself to intimidate a witness which has a legal obligation to be here today,” Mr. Nadler, New York Democrat, said. “This conduct is not remotely acceptable.”

Democrats are anxious to hear from Mr. McGahn after last month’s release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report. Mr. McGahn is featured prominently in the report, including a revelation that he refused to obey Mr. Trump’s order to fire Mr. Mueller.

— Jeff Mordock contributed to this article

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