“There is no mistaking what this means, and what is at stake: this is a constitutionally perilous moment for our country and for the President,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who’s expected to be named chairman of the House Judiciary Committee when Congress comes back in session. “Trump may think he has the power to hire and fire whomever he pleases, but he cannot take such action if it is determined that it is for the purposes of subverting the rule of law and obstructing justice. If he abuses his office in such a fashion, then there will be consequences.”