Donald trump impeachment news
Here are the latest news and updates on the impeachment of Donald Trump:
Impeachment Inquiry
The impeachment inquiry into President Trump's actions regarding Ukraine began in September 2019. The inquiry was sparked by a whistleblower complaint that alleged Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Articles of Impeachment
In December 2019, the House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against Trump:
- Abuse of Power: The first article accused Trump of abusing his power by using his office to pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden and his son.
- Obstruction of Congress: The second article accused Trump of obstructing Congress by refusing to comply with subpoenas and refusing to allow witnesses to testify.
Impeachment Vote
On December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives voted on the articles of impeachment. The vote was largely along party lines, with 230 Democrats voting in favor of the first article and 197 Republicans voting against. The vote on the second article was 229-198.
Senate Trial
The impeachment trial in the Senate began on January 16, 2020. The trial was presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts, and Senators acted as jurors. The trial lasted for several weeks, with both sides presenting arguments and evidence.
Acquittal
On February 5, 2020, the Senate voted on the articles of impeachment. The vote on the first article was 52-48, with 67 votes needed for conviction. The vote on the second article was 53-47. Since neither article received the necessary two-thirds majority, Trump was acquitted and remained in office.
Post-Impeachment Developments
Since the impeachment trial, Trump has continued to face legal and political challenges. In July 2020, the House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the census and the 2020 census.
In August 2020, the House of Representatives voted to hold Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena related to the Ukraine scandal.
Recent News
In recent weeks, there have been reports of a potential new impeachment inquiry into Trump's actions regarding the 2020 presidential election. The inquiry is reportedly focused on Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden and his son, as well as Trump's attempts to interfere with the 2020 election.
Additionally, there have been reports of a potential new whistleblower complaint related to Trump's actions regarding the 2020 election. The complaint is reportedly related to Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden and his son, as well as Trump's attempts to interfere with the 2020 election.
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