Latest news on trump impeachment

Here are the latest updates on the Trump impeachment:

Latest Developments:

  1. Senate Trial Begins: The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on February 9, 2021, in the Senate. The trial is being conducted by the Senate, with Chief Justice John Roberts presiding.
  2. House Managers Present Case: On February 10, 2021, the House managers, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, presented their case against Trump, arguing that he incited the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.
  3. Trump's Defense Team Responds: On February 11, 2021, Trump's defense team, led by Bruce Castor and David Schoen, responded to the House managers' case, arguing that Trump did not incite the insurrection and that the trial is unconstitutional.
  4. Witnesses Testify: On February 12, 2021, several witnesses testified in the trial, including a Capitol Police officer who was injured during the insurrection and a former Trump administration official who testified about Trump's actions on January 6th.
  5. Senate Votes on Witnesses: On February 13, 2021, the Senate voted on whether to allow additional witnesses to testify in the trial. The vote was 55-45 in favor of allowing witnesses, but it fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to subpoena witnesses.

Key Arguments:

  1. House Managers' Case: The House managers argue that Trump incited the insurrection by using his platform to spread false claims about the 2020 election and by urging his supporters to "fight like hell" on January 6th.
  2. Trump's Defense Team: Trump's defense team argues that the trial is unconstitutional because Trump is no longer in office and that the House managers' case is based on a flawed interpretation of the Constitution.
  3. Senate Republicans: Many Senate Republicans have expressed skepticism about the trial, arguing that it is politically motivated and that Trump has already been acquitted in the House.

Next Steps:

  1. Closing Arguments: The House managers and Trump's defense team will present their closing arguments in the trial.
  2. Senate Vote: The Senate will vote on whether to convict Trump of the charges.
  3. Potential Consequences: If Trump is convicted, he could be barred from holding public office again in the future.

Timeline:

  1. February 9, 2021: The impeachment trial begins in the Senate.
  2. February 12, 2021: Witnesses testify in the trial.
  3. February 13, 2021: The Senate votes on whether to allow additional witnesses to testify.
  4. February 15, 2021: Closing arguments are presented.
  5. February 16, 2021: The Senate votes on whether to convict Trump.

Please note that the timeline is subject to change, and new developments may arise as the trial continues.