Early Procedural Test Shows Where Senate GOP May Stand On Convicting Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

Early Procedural Test Shows Where Senate GOP May Stand On Convicting Trump

NPR  

Early Procedural Test Shows Where Senate GOP May Stand On Convicting Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Edelman/Pool/Getty Images Alex Edelman/Pool/Getty Images Updated 5:40 p.m. ET After senators were sworn in Tuesday afternoon as jurors in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Sen. Rand Paul quickly pressed for a vote to force lawmakers on the record over the issue of the trial's constitutionality. "I think be enough to show that more than a third of the Senate thinks that the whole proceeding is unconstitutional, which will show that ultimately they don't have the votes to do an impeachment," Paul told Capitol Hill reporters Tuesday morning. Sponsor Message "The theory that the Senate can't try former officials would amount to a constitutional Get Out of Jail Free card for any president who commits an impeachable offense," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in remarks ahead of the vote.

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Texas Senate takes no public action on rules for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
1 year, 6 months ago

Texas Senate takes no public action on rules for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Raw Story  

The Texas Senate, meeting Tuesday to hear from a secretive seven-senator committee that was directed to create the rules governing the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, took no public action on trial plans despite several lengthy meetings in private and multiple recesses. Paxton’s legal team, led by boisterous Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, has urged the committee to …

Pennsylvania Senate to put progressive prosecutor on trial
2 years, 1 month ago

Pennsylvania Senate to put progressive prosecutor on trial

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania state Senate on Wednesday began what could be a long and partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia’s Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, from office. The last time the Pennsylvania Senate tried an impeachment case was nearly three decades ago when, after a monthslong process, it convicted former state Supreme Court Justice Rolf Larsen, …

'Crazy idea!' McConnell strategist says Trump testifying to Jan. 6 Committee would be 'perilous'
2 years, 2 months ago

'Crazy idea!' McConnell strategist says Trump testifying to Jan. 6 Committee would be 'perilous'

Raw Story  

Following Thursday's decision by the House Select Committee on January 6 to subpoena former President Donald Trump, many observers believed that he would simply decline to honor it. "Yesterday's hearing really culminated with that live vote subpoenaing the president and the committee agreeing to subpoena the president," said anchor Bianna Golodryga. RELATED: Trump responds to Jan. 6 Committee subpoena by …

Trump Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up on Saturday, Conviction Seen Unlikely
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up on Saturday, Conviction Seen Unlikely

News 18  

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial could conclude on Saturday, leaving a divided US Senate to decide whether the former president incited his supporters to attack the US Capitol on Jan. 6 in a last-ditch effort to stay in power after his November election defeat. Trump criticized Pence on Twitter as lacking “courage” shortly after Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville told Trump …

GOP grapples with future in Congress and beyond after Trump impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

GOP grapples with future in Congress and beyond after Trump impeachment trial

LA Times  

Members of the National Guard stand in the Senate subway as Sen. Lisa Murkowski arrives ahead of the second impeachment trial of former President Trump in the Senate on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in Washington. So we’re gonna find out, whoever leads.” When Trump faced his first impeachment trial in 2020, Senate Republicans rushed to defend him, deriding the House …

Pelosi condemns ‘cowardly group of Republicans’ after Trump acquitted over Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Pelosi condemns ‘cowardly group of Republicans’ after Trump acquitted over Capitol riot

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the vote on the floor of the US Senate, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck …

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

Hindustan Times  

The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the US Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America's democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. Trump, unrepentant, welcomed the his second impeachment acquittal and said his movement “has only …

Which Republican senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?
3 years, 10 months ago

Which Republican senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

Hindustan Times  

Most every senator has pledged to listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Sasse said that Trump had “lied to” Americans and the “consequences are now found in five dead Americans and a Capitol building that’s in shambles.” In a recent video, he said Republican …

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House prosecutors have argued that Trump's rallying cry to go to the Capitol and …

As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision
3 years, 10 months ago

As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Sasse said that Trump had “lied to” Americans and the “consequences are now found in five dead Americans and a Capitol building that’s in shambles.” In a recent …

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again

NPR  

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. The Democratic House impeachment managers argued that the former president, who addressed a rally outside the White House ahead of the insurrection, was …

US Senate reaches deal to avert impeachment trial delay
3 years, 10 months ago

US Senate reaches deal to avert impeachment trial delay

Al Jazeera  

Closing arguments kick off after legislators agree to enter into evidence details of Trump call during Capitol riot. Democrats and Republicans in the US Senate headed off a prolonged impeachment trial for Donald Trump on Saturday with an agreement to enter into evidence details of the former president’s remarks in a call with a top Republican during the deadly Capitol …

Senate Republicans vote to acquit Trump in second impeachment trial; GOP downplays Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Republicans vote to acquit Trump in second impeachment trial; GOP downplays Capitol riot

Salon  

Republicans in the Senate voted to acquit Donald Trump in the former president's second impeachment trial. Seven Republican senators did join with all 50 Democrats to find Trump guilty, including Richard Burr of North Carolina; Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who surprised observers when he switched his earlier vote to declare the trial constitutional; Susan Collins of Maine; Lisa Murkowski of …

McConnell To Vote To Acquit Trump
3 years, 10 months ago

McConnell To Vote To Acquit Trump

NPR  

McConnell To Vote To Acquit Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit former President Trump, a source familiar with his decision tells NPR's Susan Davis. Although that number was never realistic, Democrats had hoped to peel of some GOP senators to vote …

7 Republicans vote guilty, but Senate acquits Trump in attack on Capitol
3 years, 10 months ago

7 Republicans vote guilty, but Senate acquits Trump in attack on Capitol

LA Times  

Bruce Castor, left, and Michael van der Veen, lawyers for former President Trump, talk during a break in the Senate impeachment trial. The Senate acquitted former President Trump on Saturday in his second impeachment trial, even as seven members of his own party delivered a historic rebuke by joining Democrats in voting to convict him of inciting the deadly insurrection …

All eyes turn to GOP senators as impeachment nears vote
3 years, 10 months ago

All eyes turn to GOP senators as impeachment nears vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to …

'Your Republican Party everybody': GOP senators slammed after violating oaths by meeting with Trump lawyers
3 years, 10 months ago

'Your Republican Party everybody': GOP senators slammed after violating oaths by meeting with Trump lawyers

Raw Story  

Provoking criticism that ranged from "jury tampering" and "another violation of their oath" to "such bullshit," multiple Republican senators met with Donald Trump's attorneys late Thursday—the third day of the former president impeachment trial over his incitement of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The meeting comes after three days of damning presentations from Democratic prosecutors, which included …

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time

NPR  

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images Updated at 6:55 p.m. ET Former President Donald Trump's legal team concluded its defense on Friday, arguing that the impeachment proceedings were "an act of political vengeance" as well as "a politically motivated witch hunt." Schoen also claimed Trump's legal …

Here Are GOP Senators' Excuses For Blowing Off Trump's Impeachment Trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Here Are GOP Senators' Excuses For Blowing Off Trump's Impeachment Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We all saw it. As a response to her view that Donald Trump demeaned the Office of the President, the House Speaker is now making a mockery of Congress and one of the most serious institutions in our country.” Sen. Rand Paul “The trial is of dubious merit and even more dubious constitutionality,” Paul wrote in a …

Trial highlights: history lessons, Trump tweets and more
3 years, 11 months ago

Trial highlights: history lessons, Trump tweets and more

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will stand trial for impeachment after the Senate rejected arguments from the former president’s lawyers that the chamber cannot move forward because he is no longer in office. Though Trump’s lawyers say the Constitution limits impeachment trials to current officeholders, prominent conservative legal scholars have sided with Democrats in declaring that the trial is permissible. In …

Trial highlights: history lessons, Trump tweets and more
3 years, 11 months ago

Trial highlights: history lessons, Trump tweets and more

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will stand trial for impeachment after the Senate rejected arguments from the former president’s lawyers Tuesday that the chamber cannot move forward because he is no longer in office. Though Trump’s lawyers say the Constitution limits impeachment trials to current officeholders, prominent conservative legal scholars have sided with Democrats in declaring that the trial is permissible. …

How will Trump’s second impeachment trial affect US politics?
3 years, 11 months ago

How will Trump’s second impeachment trial affect US politics?

Al Jazeera  

Senate has voted to go ahead with the trial, rejecting defence lawyers’ argument that the move is unconstitutional. It took almost four hours of debate in a divided US Senate but Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is going ahead after senators found it constitutional. Trump’s lawyers argued he could not be tried after leaving the White House but Trump has …

What To Watch As Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Kicks Off
3 years, 11 months ago

What To Watch As Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Kicks Off

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible for …

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off
3 years, 11 months ago

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible for inciting the mob …

First up at Donald Trump's impeachment: Can a former president stand trial?
3 years, 11 months ago

First up at Donald Trump's impeachment: Can a former president stand trial?

Firstpost  

The Democratic House impeachment managers are expected to broadly assert that a president can be put on trial for offences committed in office, no matter when the trial is held The first issue that will be debated in the opening hours of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Tuesday will be the question of whether it is constitutional to …

GOP Senator: Trump's Lawyers Did A 'Terrible Job' On 1st Day Of Trial
3 years, 11 months ago

GOP Senator: Trump's Lawyers Did A 'Terrible Job' On 1st Day Of Trial

NPR  

GOP Senator: Trump's Lawyers Did A 'Terrible Job' On 1st Day Of Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Greg Nash/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Sen. Bill Cassidy on Tuesday said former President Donald Trump's legal team did a "terrible job" defending Trump when arguing against the constitutionality of moving forward with a Senate impeachment trial. Cassidy's …

Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial

NPR  

Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Updated on Saturday at 6:20 p.m. Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial came to a close on Saturday, with Democrats falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict the former president. As Congress began counting the …

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump's impeachment trial will begin with a four hour debate about whether the proceedings are allowed under the constitution, writes Nick Allen in Washington. This is what it says in Article II Section 4 - "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, …

US Senate votes for Trump impeachment trial to go ahead
3 years, 11 months ago

US Senate votes for Trump impeachment trial to go ahead

Al Jazeera  

In a 56-44 vote largely along party lines, the US Senate sets the stage for Trump’s second trial to begin on Wednesday. 9 Feb 2021 - 22:30 GMT Analyst: House Democrats likely to focus on Trump’s refusal to accept election results While House Democratic impeachment managers’ opening video juxtaposing Trump’s speech leading up to the US Capitol riot, followed by …

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional

NPR  

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will move forward after the Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of a former president is constitutional. The Louisiana Republican told Capitol Hill reporters that he thought Trump's legal team did "a terrible job" on Tuesday. …

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

LA Times  

After a widely panned opening-day performance by the legal team of former President Trump, the Senate voted Tuesday that the Constitution allows for his impeachment trial to proceed for actions he committed while in office. They did everything they could but to talk about the question at hand.” Watching the proceeding Tuesday, Trump was “livid” when Castor complimented House impeachment …

Senate Ready To Speed Through Donald Trump's Second Impeachment Trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate Ready To Speed Through Donald Trump's Second Impeachment Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING One year after his acquittal in the Senate for abuse of power, former President Donald Trump is set to face his second impeachment trial over inciting the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said last week that the trial would be “fair and speedy,” with both House managers and Trump’s attorneys …

Senate readies Trump impeachment trial for a divided nation
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate readies Trump impeachment trial for a divided nation

LA Times  

Rioters loyal to then-President Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Less than five weeks after his riotous supporters stormed the Capitol, Donald Trump is set to go on trial a second time in the Senate — an impeachment proceeding that will give the public the fullest accounting so far of the former president’s role in the attack but …

Analysis: Trump’s Senate trial matters regardless of outcome
3 years, 11 months ago

Analysis: Trump’s Senate trial matters regardless of outcome

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This matters. Senators will review Trump’s call that morning to “fight like hell” before the mob of loyalists showed up to Capitol Hill to do just that. Lee Hamilton, a former Democratic congressman from Indiana who served during President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, said a trial could be a “distraction” from larger priorities. “American democracy is obviously limping on …

Analysis: Trump's Senate Trial Matters Regardless Of Outcome
3 years, 11 months ago

Analysis: Trump's Senate Trial Matters Regardless Of Outcome

News 18  

The outcome may seem preordained in the unprecedented second impeachment trial of Donald Trump. But the potential of an acquittal doesn’t mean the trial should be abandoned before it begins, said Rep. Val Demings, who was an impeachment manager in Trump’s first trial. Lee Hamilton, a former Democratic congressman from Indiana who served during President Bill Clintons impeachment, said a …

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the Democrats’ Thursday request was revealed, Trump adviser Jason Miller dismissed the trial as “an unconstitutional proceeding” and said the former president would not testify. …

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Thursday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the Democrats’ request was revealed, Trump adviser Jason Miller dismissed the trial as “an unconstitutional proceeding” and said the former president would not …

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case ‘undemocratic,’ ill-advised
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case ‘undemocratic,’ ill-advised

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again and are pursuing a case that is “undemocratic” and unconstitutional, one of his lawyers says. The House passed a single article of impeachment against Trump one week before he left office, triggering a trial …

Trump, Democrats set impeachment arguments ahead of Senate trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump, Democrats set impeachment arguments ahead of Senate trial

Al Jazeera  

Democrats say Trump is ‘personally responsible’ for the US Capitol riot as Trump’s lawyers deny the charges. With former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial set to begin next week, House Democrats and Trump’s legal team filed dueling briefs Tuesday outlining their arguments regarding the US House’s article of impeachment charging Trump with inciting an insurrection. However, the brief submitted Tuesday …

READ: House Impeachment Managers' Brief Outlines Arguments For Senate Trial Of Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

READ: House Impeachment Managers' Brief Outlines Arguments For Senate Trial Of Trump

NPR  

READ: House Impeachment Managers' Brief Outlines Arguments For Senate Trial Of Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Melina Mara/AP Melina Mara/AP The House impeachment managers who will argue in front of the Senate that former President Donald Trump should be convicted of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol have filed a brief that outlines their evidence. It is impossible to …

Biden ‘wants Democrats to keep Trump trial short so his agenda isn’t derailed’
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden ‘wants Democrats to keep Trump trial short so his agenda isn’t derailed’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US president Joe Biden wants the Senate’s second impeachment trial …

Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'
3 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said Trump “provoked” the riots and indicated he …

Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio lead the GOP senators blasting Trump's second impeachment
3 years, 11 months ago

Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio lead the GOP senators blasting Trump's second impeachment

Daily Mail  

Republicans have blasted Democrats for pushing ahead with Donald Trump's second impeachment, after 45 GOP senators effectively signaled ex-president will be acquitted after voting the trial 'unconstitutional'. 'It's a farce, and it's not constitutional, and it shows the double standards because Democrats have had much more hateful speech, much more specifically inciting violence, and no one said a peep about …

US House delivers article of impeachment against Donald Trump to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
3 years, 11 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 …

Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, asked if Congress starts holding impeachment trials …

Most Republican Senators vote against impeachment trial for Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

Most Republican Senators vote against impeachment trial for Trump

Al Jazeera  

Nearly all Senate Republicans have voted in favour of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, in a show of party unity that some cited as a clear sign the former US president will not be convicted of inciting insurrection at the Capitol. “Forty-five votes means the impeachment trial is dead on arrival.” Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck …

Republican opposition to Trump impeachment trial grows
3 years, 11 months ago

Republican opposition to Trump impeachment trial grows

Al Jazeera  

More Republican Senators say they oppose the trial, to begin next month, but Mitt Romney says he supports proceedings. The Senate impeachment trial of former United States President Donald Trump, who stands accused of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, continues to drive a wedge within the Republican Party. Meanwhile, several …

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