Trump’s second impeachment trial: What to watch
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump’s second impeachment trial: What to watch

Al Jazeera  

No president has ever faced two impeachment trials. The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump gets under way on Tuesday as the US Senate hears arguments about whether he is guilty of inciting last month’s US Capitol riot. That being said, House impeachment managers, serving as the prosecution in the trial, will try to convince senators, serving as the jury, that Trump’s actions and language were an “incitement of insurrection”, a “high crime” in their estimation as laid out in the US Constitution. Democrats have insisted that Trump should be held accountable after the violence on January 6 and they argue that not convicting, even if it is symbolic, would give future presidents a free pass to commit “high crimes and misdemeanors” the impeachment standard laid out in the US Constitution. It is worth noting that Trump was acquitted last year in his first impeachment trial and, even though it was a seriously negative mark on the historic record of his presidency, he aimed to use it to his political advantage, arguing to his base that it was a political “witch hunt”.

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'A rebuke': Impeachment lawyer uses hush money trial to shame Supreme Court
7 months ago

'A rebuke': Impeachment lawyer uses hush money trial to shame Supreme Court

Raw Story  

The criminal hush money trial in Manhattan is drawing to a close with the jury on track to start deliberating as soon as next week, wrote former White House ethics czar and impeachment counsel Norm Eisen for MSNBC — and that's a stunning rebuke to how the Supreme Court has tied up the former president's federal January 6 trial. The …

GOPers Who Wanted To Skip Trump Impeachment Trial Demand One For Biden’s DHS Chief
8 months, 2 weeks ago

GOPers Who Wanted To Skip Trump Impeachment Trial Demand One For Biden’s DHS Chief

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Republicans are demanding a full Senate trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who was impeached by the GOP-controlled House earlier this year over charges that even some on the right have decried as thin and a waste of time. But many of the Republicans who are insisting on a trial for Mayorkas supported an …

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans will delay bringing their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary. House Speaker Mike Johnson had planned to send the impeachment charges to the Senate on Wednesday, but said Tuesday he would wait until next week as Republicans try to make a case for a …

US federal appeals court rejects Donald Trump's sweeping immunity claim
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US federal appeals court rejects Donald Trump's sweeping immunity claim

ABC  

In short: A federal appeals court has ruled the former US president Donald Trump does not have blanket immunity in a case in which he has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. A federal appeals court has ruled the former US president Donald Trump does not have blanket immunity in a case in which he has …

Trump not immune from election subversion charges, U.S. appeals court rules
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump not immune from election subversion charges, U.S. appeals court rules

The Hindu  

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump does not have immunity from charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat, bringing the former U.S. President a step closer to an unprecedented criminal trial. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected Mr. Trump’s claim that he cannot …

Trump lawyer says he could order the assassination of his rival and get away with it
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump lawyer says he could order the assassination of his rival and get away with it

Raw Story  

A lawyer representing former President Donald Trump argued on Tuesday that a president cannot be prosecuted for ordering the assassination of his political rival unless he is convicted of committing an impeachable offense by the United States Senate. During questioning before an appeals court, Trump lawyer John Sauer was asked by Judge Florence Y. Pan point-blank if he believed that …

'Absurd': Expert tears apart Trump's latest immunity argument
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Absurd': Expert tears apart Trump's latest immunity argument

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's latest and "boldest" defense yet against charges he plotted to delegitimize the results of the 2020 election isn't even close to being supported by the Constitution, The New York Times reported. Trump is pointing to a provision that says, “Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and …

Impeachment lawyer issues a warning to Trump about 'serious penalties' for lying in court
1 year, 1 month ago

Impeachment lawyer issues a warning to Trump about 'serious penalties' for lying in court

Raw Story  

Former impeachment lawyer Norm Eisen explained that Donald Trump should be careful about his testimony in court on Monday. Speaking to CNN's Jim Acosta on Sunday, Eisen noted that in the past, Trump has struggled with the truth, lying over 30,000 times while serving as president, according to the Washington Post's count. Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, told MSNBC over …

How Donald Trump’s legal team is trying to get his Jan. 6 case dismissed.
1 year, 1 month ago

How Donald Trump’s legal team is trying to get his Jan. 6 case dismissed.

Slate  

With alleged accomplices flipping left and right, it’s been a rough week for Donald Trump. Bowman summed up this legal claim: “There is, apparently, no such thing as reality.” Trump’s premise here is that because he used the bully pulpit to convince large segments of the country of the lie that he won the 2020 election, which he lost, the …

Trump suggests Biden impeachment is revenge for his own
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump suggests Biden impeachment is revenge for his own

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. Mr Trump told journalist Megyn Kelly that the president would not be facing a …

'Either shut up completely or you spill': Trump insiders 'nervous' they'll be swept up by new indictment
1 year, 4 months ago

'Either shut up completely or you spill': Trump insiders 'nervous' they'll be swept up by new indictment

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's closest allies are nervous they'll be swept up in his latest indictment. “Most of us look at the Jan. 6 stuff as the most concerning,” one Trump confidant said. “There is real concern this must be handled perfectly.” Six unindicted co-conspirators were listed in the indictment, and Trump confidantes don't see how they can sidestep investigators if they …

Donald Trump Indictment LIVE: Former US President Calls Judge 'Soros-backed Prosecutor'
1 year, 8 months ago

Donald Trump Indictment LIVE: Former US President Calls Judge 'Soros-backed Prosecutor'

News 18  

Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Live: Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts inside a packed New York courtroom, as he became the first American president to be arrested on criminal charges. The former US President denied all the charges, which related to payments to keep people quiet including over an alleged affair with …

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 …

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s acquittal at his second impeachment trial may not be the final word on whether he’s to blame for the deadly Capitol riot. He also had spent weeks spinning up supporters over his increasingly combative language and false election claims urging them to “stop the steal.” Trump’s impeachment lawyers said he didn’t do anything illegal. Atlanta prosecutors …

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s acquittal at his second impeachment trial may not be the final word on whether he’s to blame for the deadly Capitol riot. He also had spent weeks spinning up supporters over his increasingly combative language and false election claims urging them to “stop the steal.” Trump’s impeachment lawyers said he didn’t do anything illegal. Atlanta prosecutors …

Trump impeachment acquittal not end of legal troubles
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment acquittal not end of legal troubles

Al Jazeera  

Legislators call for an independent commission, with Trump still facing possible criminal charges for US Capitol riot. Donald Trump’s acquittal in a Senate impeachment trial on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the United States Capitol violence does not spell an end to possible accountability – or legal troubles – for the former president. Notably, Republican …

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 …

Donald Trump impeachment: Ex-US president claims victory, but this was an escape and not an exoneration
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Ex-US president claims victory, but this was an escape and not an exoneration

Firstpost  

Once again, former president Donald Trump beat the rap and once again he wasted no time claiming victory. “There’s no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day,” McConnell said. Seven Senate Republicans voted to convict Trump, the most senators of a president’s own party to turn against him in an …

Analysis: Impeachment proves imperfect amid US polarization
3 years, 10 months ago

Analysis: Impeachment proves imperfect amid US polarization

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Three Republican senators spent an hour talking strategy with lawyers for the accused. The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump laid bare the deep imperfections in the Constitution’s only process for holding a president accountable, for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The proceedings packed an emotional punch and served as history’s first accounting of the Jan. 6 riots on …

2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump
3 years, 10 months ago

2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial centered on a phone call Americans never heard with the leader of a country very far away. In a broadside against Trump every bit as brutal as that leveled by Democrats, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell declared the ex-president “practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day” with his “unconscionable …

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. …

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S. president but 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. “What …

Donald Trump acquitted in historic impeachment trial; ex-US president says his movement has 'only just begun'
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump acquitted in historic impeachment trial; ex-US president says his movement has 'only just begun'

Firstpost  

Seven Republicans joined all Democrats to convict the former US president, but it was far from the two-third threshold required Washington: Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific attack on the US Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S. president but exposed the fragility of America’s democratic …

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'

ABC  

Former US president Donald Trump says the Senate impeachment trial has been another phase of the "greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country". Key points: Donald Trump thanked his supporters in the US House and Senate Seven Republicans voted to convict him, making it the most bipartisan vote in the history of presidential impeachments Mr Trump's lawyers throughout the …

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?

NPR  

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with House Impeachment Manager Stacey Plaskett, congresswoman from the U.S. Virgin Islands, about Saturday's last-second maneuvers and the former president's acquittal. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: And with that, the fourth Senate impeachment trial in U.S. history and the second for Donald John Trump came to an end. It was a surprise …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

US Senate fails to muster enough votes to convict the former president in his historic second impeachment trial. Former US President Donald Trump has been acquitted on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in relation to the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol. Trump, for his part, released a statement calling the trial “yet another phase of the …

Donald Trump's second impeachment: what you need to know about the US Senate trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump's second impeachment: what you need to know about the US Senate trial

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump's impeachment trial is set to reach a verdict today. Prosecutors argued Mr Trump had "summoned the mob" behind last month's riot and "channelled the rage" in a violent attempt to steal the election for himself. Democrat prosecutors spent the day building their argument that Mr Trump's conduct was "planned and premeditated" as he cultivated a mob over months …

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial

Al Jazeera  

US Senate acquits former President Donald Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’ in 57-43 vote. “I think on Twitter, for example, and in social media, you’re seeing a lot of outcry about it, particularly because since so much of this is not about the conviction … but showing the American people what happened.” 13 Feb 2021 - 18:30 GMT The ripple …

‘Political cowardice’: US reacts to Trump impeachment acquittal
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Political cowardice’: US reacts to Trump impeachment acquittal

Al Jazeera  

US lawmakers and other public figures react to Senate vote finding Donald Trump not guilty of inciting Capitol riot. Democratic Party legislators and other public figures in the United States have reacted with indignation to the results of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, after the US Senate found Trump not guilty of “inciting” a deadly riot on Capitol …

Trump Celebrates His Acquittal, Says The Impeachment Was Part Of A 'Witch Hunt'
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump Celebrates His Acquittal, Says The Impeachment Was Part Of A 'Witch Hunt'

NPR  

Trump Celebrates His Acquittal, Says The Impeachment Was Part Of A 'Witch Hunt' Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP Former President Donald Trump is responding to Saturday's Senate vote acquitting him of an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. In a statement released shortly after the vote, the former president described the now concluded proceedings as part …

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 …

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
3 years, 10 months ago

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial. The Democratic House members acting as prosecutors drew a direct line Thursday …

Opinion: If Trump is acquitted, then we may as well strike the impeachment provision from the Constitution
3 years, 10 months ago

Opinion: If Trump is acquitted, then we may as well strike the impeachment provision from the Constitution

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Doug Jones, a CNN political commentator, is a former Democratic US senator from Alabama. The managers presented evidence of the former President’s support for the “fine people” whose conduct resulted in the tragedy in Charlottesville and subsequent occasions when he condoned violent behavior. They also showed that the seeds of this insurrection were planted last spring when Trump’s …

Trump impeachment trial speeds towards conclusion
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment trial speeds towards conclusion

Al Jazeera  

Trump defence team argued the president’s speech was protected by First Amendment as trial races towards its conclusion. 12 Feb 2021 - 23:26 GMT Senators have completed their questions in the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump 12 Feb 2021 - 23:15 GMT Dem senator asks what would have happened had officials bowed to Trump’s pressure Senator Michael …

Impeachment Is An 'Act Of Political Vengeance,' Trump Lawyer Says
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment Is An 'Act Of Political Vengeance,' Trump Lawyer Says

NPR  

Impeachment Is An 'Act Of Political Vengeance,' Trump Lawyer Says Enlarge this image toggle caption congress.gov via/Getty Images congress.gov via/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump's lawyers on Friday began their defense in his Senate impeachment trial, with attorney Michael van der Veen calling it an "unjust and blatantly unconstitutional act of political vengeance" and a "politically motivated witch hunt." Van …

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 …

Trump impeachment trial 2021 timeline
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment trial 2021 timeline

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. The trial comes almost a month after Congress was besieged by his supporters, who …

'Chilling' Riot Footage of US Politicians Fleeing for Their Lives Dominates Trump Impeachment Trial
3 years, 10 months ago

'Chilling' Riot Footage of US Politicians Fleeing for Their Lives Dominates Trump Impeachment Trial

News 18  

Impeachment prosecutors at Donald Trump’s Senate trial Wednesday aired terrifying, never-before-seen footage of senior US politicians fleeing for their lives during last month’s assault on Congress, a riot they argued was deliberately incited by the former president. “The vice president, the speaker of the house — the first and second in line to the presidency — were… put in danger …

Trump 'inciter in chief' of Capitol attack, say Democrats
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump 'inciter in chief' of Capitol attack, say Democrats

India Today  

The first full day of arguments are beginning in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, as House Democratic prosecutors said the former president was no "innocent bystander" but the "inciter in chief" of deadly attack at the Capitol to overturn the election. Prosecutors in Donald Trump's impeachment trial said Wednesday they would prove that Trump was no "innocent bystander" but the "inciter …

Donald Trump's first impeachment seemed abstract, but his second trial feels like a visceral reckoning
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump's first impeachment seemed abstract, but his second trial feels like a visceral reckoning

Firstpost  

At issue in the Senate chamber will be many of the fundamental aspects that defined Trump’s years in power: relentless assaults on truth, deliberate efforts to foment divisions, shattering of norms and undermining of a democratic election This was no phone call transcript, no dry words on a page open to interpretation. This was a mass of marauders setting up …

Trump impeachment video: Trail opens with clip of former president telling supporters to march on Capitol
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment video: Trail opens with clip of former president telling supporters to march on Capitol

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. “You ask what a high crime and misdemeanor is under our constitution,” said Democratic …

Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help. In the previously unreleased recordings, the House prosecutors displayed gripping …

Trial highlights: history lessons, Trump tweets and more
3 years, 10 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, 10 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. …

Graphic Video, Rambling Defense: Takeaways From Senate Impeachment Day 1
3 years, 10 months ago

Graphic Video, Rambling Defense: Takeaways From Senate Impeachment Day 1

NPR  

Graphic Video, Rambling Defense: Takeaways From Senate Impeachment Day 1 Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images The Senate trial of former President Donald Trump began with a jarring and graphic video of the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Referring to Trump, Raskin said "he wants you to decide that the Senate is powerless" …

Trump's impeachment trial opens with dramatic video of how Capitol riots unfolded
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's impeachment trial opens with dramatic video of how Capitol riots unfolded

ABC  

Democrats opened Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial by showing a graphic video of the deadly attack on the United States Congress that came soon after the then-president told his supporters to "fight like hell" against his election defeat. Key points: Donald Trump is the first US president to be impeached twice He is accused of inciting his supporters to …

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