Nancy Pelosi, the new Democratic speaker of the House, has fuelled speculation that Donald Trump could be impeached.  

Calls for the president’s impeachment have been growing ever since allegations emerged that the US president asked FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation into links between Michael Flynn, former national security adviser, and Russia.  The claim stemmed from a memo written by Mr Comey.

Now that the Democrats have control of the House, Mr Trump’s administration will face intense scrutiny and a slew of subpoenas and document requests of his Cabinet – not to mention a renewed push for the President’s tax returns.

Ms Pelosi declined to rule out impeaching Mr Trump as she…