Trump impeachment latest news

Here are the latest updates on the impeachment inquiry and trial of President Donald Trump:

Latest Developments:

  1. Senate Trial Begins: The impeachment trial of President Trump began on January 16, 2020, in the Senate. Chief Justice John Roberts is presiding over the trial.
  2. House Managers Present Case: The House managers, led by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), presented their case against President Trump on January 20-23, 2020. They argued that Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden, and obstructed Congress by refusing to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry.
  3. Senate Questions and Witnesses: Senators have been asking questions and calling witnesses to testify in the trial. So far, several witnesses have testified, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton, who revealed that he had concerns about Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
  4. Trump's Defense Team: President Trump's defense team, led by White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, has been presenting their case. They argue that Trump did nothing wrong and that the impeachment inquiry was a political witch hunt.
  5. Vote on Witnesses: The Senate voted on whether to allow additional witnesses to testify in the trial. The vote was 51-49 in favor of calling witnesses, but it fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass.

Key Quotes and Statements:

  1. President Trump: "I did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong."
  2. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "The President's actions are a betrayal of the public trust and a violation of the Constitution."
  3. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: "The President's actions were not impeachable offenses."
  4. Chief Justice John Roberts: "The Senate is not a court of law, and the Chief Justice is not a judge."

Polls and Public Opinion:

  1. Gallup Poll: 53% of Americans believe Trump should be impeached and removed from office, while 44% believe he should not.
  2. CNN/SSRS Poll: 51% of Americans believe Trump's actions were wrong, while 45% believe they were right.

Next Steps:

  1. Senate Vote: The Senate will vote on whether to convict President Trump and remove him from office. A two-thirds majority (67 votes) is needed to convict.
  2. Acquittal or Conviction: If the Senate votes to acquit Trump, he will remain in office. If the Senate votes to convict, Trump will be removed from office and Vice President Mike Pence will assume the presidency.
  3. Potential Consequences: If Trump is acquitted, he may face further legal action or political consequences. If Trump is convicted, he may face legal consequences, including disqualification from holding future office.

Stay tuned for further updates on the impeachment trial of President Trump!