Meet the 10 Republicans who broke ranks to vote for Donald Trump's impeachment
3 years, 11 months ago

Meet the 10 Republicans who broke ranks to vote for Donald Trump's impeachment

India Today  

Donald Trump created history on Thursday by becoming the first US president to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives. One of the noticeable aspect of the House vote on Donald Trump's impeachment was that 10 leaders of his Republican party broke ranks and voted in favour of the impeachment motion. Here is what the 10 Republicans said : Adam Kinzinger of Illinois: "There is no doubt in my mind that the President of the United States broke his oath of office and incited this insurrection." John Katko of New York: "To allow the President of the United States to incite this attack without consequence is a direct threat to the future of our democracy." Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio: "When I consider the full scope of events leading up to January 6th including the President's lack of response as the United States Capitol was under attack, I am compelled to support impeachment."

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After impeachment acquittal, Trump remains dominant in GOP
3 years, 10 months ago

After impeachment acquittal, Trump remains dominant in GOP

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Republican Party still belongs to Donald Trump. And we can’t let that ever happen again.” Another Republican presidential prospect, Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., voted to convict Trump on Saturday, declaring that Trump’s “lies” about widespread voter fraud endangered “the life of the vice president” and are “bringing us dangerously close to a bloody constitutional crisis.” While …

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Seven Republicans voted Saturday to convict former President Donald Trump in his Senate trial, easily the largest number of lawmakers to ever vote to find a president of their own party guilty at impeachment proceedings. Louisiana’s Republican Party said, “We condemn, in the strongest possible terms” Cassidy’s vote and said its executive committee voted unanimously to censure him. …

A Broken Party Acquitted Donald Trump In His Second Impeachment
3 years, 10 months ago

A Broken Party Acquitted Donald Trump In His Second Impeachment

Huff Post  

Back in January 2016, before Donald Trump won his first presidential primary, before he secured his position atop the Republican Party and before he won the White House, he mused about the unbreakable bond between himself and his supporters with a joke about murder. And, according to that same survey, 55% of Republicans believe that “the traditional American way of …

Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'

Firstpost  

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted in his impeachment trial as the Democrats failed to garner enough support required from Republican Senators. The Democrats who have impeached Trump in the House charging him with “incitement of insurrection,” needs two-thirds of the vote for the Senate impeachment. I think that was a test vote,” Republican Senator …

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

India TV News  

Former US President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted in his impeachment trial as the Democrats failed to garner enough support required from Republican Senators. I think that was a test vote,” Republican Senator John Boozman said after 45 of the 50 Republican Senators voted for the motion that the impeachment trial of Trump after he left the presidency …

US House delivers article of impeachment against Donald Trump to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
3 years, 10 months ago

US House delivers article of impeachment against Donald Trump to Senate, testing his sway over GOP

Firstpost  

Arguments in the Senate trial will begin the week of 8 February, and the case against Trump, the first former president to face an impeachment trial, will test Republican Party Washington: House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the …

‘Just move on': Republicans grapple with post-Trump future
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Just move on': Republicans grapple with post-Trump future

Associated Press  

For the first time in more than a decade, Republicans are waking up to a Washington where Democrats control the White House and Congress, adjusting to an era of diminished power, deep uncertainty and internal feuding. Larry Hogan, one of the few Republican elected officials who regularly condemned Trumpism, evoked President Ronald Reagan in calling this moment “a time for …

What Donald Trump's second impeachment and the Capitol riots tell us about the Republican party's loyalty to the President
3 years, 11 months ago

What Donald Trump's second impeachment and the Capitol riots tell us about the Republican party's loyalty to the President

ABC  

After four years of tearing itself in two over the question of how to beat the rise of Trumpism, the Democratic party has never looked more united — and you could say it's because of Trumpism. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the next day that the party would fight to remove Donald Trump's presidential power. The House impeachment vote …

EXPLAINER: What’s next after House impeachment vote
3 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s next after House impeachment vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate. Senate rules say the trial must start soon after the chamber receives the article of impeachment, which charges “incitement of insurrection” after an angry mob of Trump’s supporters invaded …

EXPLAINER: What’s next after House impeachment vote
3 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s next after House impeachment vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate. Senate rules say the trial must start soon after the chamber receives the article of impeachment, which charges “incitement of insurrection” after an angry mob of Trump’s supporters invaded …

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment
3 years, 11 months ago

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment

India TV News  

Ten Republicans — including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. While he’s not sure if Trump’s Jan. 6 speech amounted to incitement of a riot, “any reasonable person could see the potential for violence,” Rice said. Katko, a former federal prosecutor who represents the Syracuse area, said allowing Trump “to incite this attack without consequence″ would be “a direct threat …

197 House Republicans Reject Impeachment Of Trump, Blaming Democrats For The Chaos
3 years, 11 months ago

197 House Republicans Reject Impeachment Of Trump, Blaming Democrats For The Chaos

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Republicans offered a range of lies, deflections and rationalizations as they expressed their opposition to impeaching President Donald Trump exactly one week after he incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in order to overturn the results of an election he lost. “In seven days, there will be a peaceful transfer of power, just like there …

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump

NPR  

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images Ten Republicans crossed President Trump on Wednesday and voted to impeach him for "incitement of insurrection." But for Newhouse, who has served since 2015 and has not been a prominent member, it was clear: "The mob was inflamed by …

4 Ways President Trump's 2nd Impeachment Will Change Washington
3 years, 11 months ago

4 Ways President Trump's 2nd Impeachment Will Change Washington

NPR  

4 Ways President Trump's 2nd Impeachment Will Change Washington Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP One week after a violent mob breached the U.S. Capitol, threatened lawmakers and forced evacuations, members returned to the House floor. The House of Representatives approved one article of impeachment Wednesday against President Trump for "incitement of insurrection," with 10 Republicans joining …

Explainer: What will Congress do now that Donald Trump has been impeached a second time?
3 years, 11 months ago

Explainer: What will Congress do now that Donald Trump has been impeached a second time?

India Today  

The House of Representatives on Wednesday made Donald Trump the first US president to be impeached twice, formally charging him with inciting an insurrection just a week after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol. The next major step is for the Senate, the upper chamber, to have a trial to determine Donald Trump's guilt. The Senate's Republican …

State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump

NPR  

State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/AP Chip Somodevilla/AP Some Republicans who broke from the GOP to back the Democrats' historic second impeachment resolution for President Trump are facing heat from their local Republican parties for how they voted. The Conservative Party of New York State said the …

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment
3 years, 11 months ago

Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ten Republicans — including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. While he’s not sure if Trump’s Jan. 6 speech amounted to incitement of a riot, “any reasonable person could see the potential for violence,” Rice said. Katko, a former federal prosecutor who represents the Syracuse area, said allowing Trump “to incite this attack without consequence’’ would be “a …

Trump’s wall of GOP support breaks during impeachment vote
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s wall of GOP support breaks during impeachment vote

Associated Press  

The unbreakable wall of Republican support that encouraged and enabled Donald Trump’s norm-shattering presidency cracked on Wednesday. “The president bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters,” said House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who has been a staunch Trump ally. More ominously for Trump, McConnell believes Trump committed impeachable offenses and considers Democrats’ impeachment drive an opportunity …

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time on January 13, charged with “ incitement of insurrection ” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. She said of Mr. Trump: “He must go, he is a clear and present danger to …

Trump Makes History as the Only US President to Be Impeached Twice
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump Makes History as the Only US President to Be Impeached Twice

The Quint  

Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, has made clear that he won't agree to bring back Senate early for trial. In a statement, McConnell said that he believes "it will best serve our nation if Congress and the executive branch spend the next seven days completely focused on facilitating a safe inauguration and an orderly transfer of power to the incoming …

US House convenes to impeach Donald Trump for his role in Capitol assault
3 years, 11 months ago

US House convenes to impeach Donald Trump for his role in Capitol assault

Hindustan Times  

A week after President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, the US House of Representatives gathered on Wednesday to impeach the president for his role in an assault on American democracy that stunned the nation and left five dead. Democrats moved forward on an impeachment vote after Vice President Mike Pence rejected an effort to persuade him to invoke …

Few Republicans Back Trump Impeachment After Storming of US Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Few Republicans Back Trump Impeachment After Storming of US Capitol

News 18  

After spending four years defending President Donald Trump’s behavior, a growing number of Republican lawmakers have said they will vote to impeach him on charges that he incited his supporters to carry out the deadly Jan. 6 attack on Congress. 3 House Republican, Cheney was the most senior member of her party to vote against efforts to challenge the Jan. …

Trump to Face 'Historic' Impeachment Vote With Few Republicans Against Him as Pence Says No to Removal
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump to Face 'Historic' Impeachment Vote With Few Republicans Against Him as Pence Says No to Removal

News 18  

At least four Republicans said on Tuesday they would join Democrats in voting to impeach President Donald Trump over the attack on the U.S. Capitol, as Vice President Mike Pence rejected calls to use a constitutional maneuver to oust him. 3 House Republican, said: “There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his …

The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted
3 years, 11 months ago

The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted

NPR  

The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images President Trump has become the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives delivered the historic rebuke to Trump on Wednesday afternoon — exactly one week after his supporters stormed the …

Trump was rightly impeached. Now the Senate must convict
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump was rightly impeached. Now the Senate must convict

LA Times  

In voting Wednesday to impeach President Trump — for a second time — the House responded in the only responsible way it could to Trump’s outrageous encouragement of the domestic terrorists who invaded the Capitol last week. Trump committed an impeachable act when he exhorted loyalists on their way to the Capitol to “fight like hell” and “stop the steal,” …

House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Unlikely Before Biden's Inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Unlikely Before Biden's Inauguration

NPR  

House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Unlikely Before Biden's Inauguration Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Updated at 5:50 p.m. The House Judiciary Committee released a report Tuesday evening that lays out the events of the stunning siege at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and the argument that the president poses an "imminent threat" and …

Donald Trump Impeachment Updates: House records enough votes to impeach former US President
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump Impeachment Updates: House records enough votes to impeach former US President

India Today  

US House of Representatives has initiated a session to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump. In a tweet earlier on Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump." 11.00 pm : The full impeachment resolution drafted by Democrats against outgoing US President Donald Trump is being …

House impeaches Trump a second time — with 10 Republicans on board
3 years, 11 months ago

House impeaches Trump a second time — with 10 Republicans on board

LA Times  

Trump is the only president to be impeached twice, this time for inciting the Capitol riot. In a statement released after the House vote, Biden said: “I hope that the Senate leadership will find a way to deal with their constitutional responsibilities on impeachment while also working on the other urgent business of this nation.” Although there was some talk …

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