House Judiciary Cmte. Chairman Nadler says he will miss a day of President Trump's impeachment trial because of his wife's treatment for pancreatic cancer.
"I am sorry to miss some of the Senate Impeachment Trial, which is of critical importance to our democracy," Nadler's statement continued.
"I plan to return to Washington late Monday and appreciate the support of my colleagues and staff as I take this time to be with my wife and begin the long fight against her cancer.", with a committee aide telling NBC News at the time that his absence was due to a family emergency.Allan Smith is a political reporter for NBC News.
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