An impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump was initiated on September 24, 2019, by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, in a televised speech.[1][2][3] The inquiry was announced in the wake of an anonymous whistleblower report which alleged a widespread abuse of power, and then cover-up, by Donald Trump during his presidency.[4][5][6] Two individuals close to Trump told The New York Times that the alleged behavior was "typical" for his dealings with foreign leaders.[7]