Trump impeachment news now
Here are the latest news and updates on the impeachment of Donald Trump:
Latest Developments:
- The House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Trump on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote was largely along party lines, with 230 Democrats voting in favor of impeachment and 197 Republicans voting against.
- The impeachment process now moves to the Senate, where a trial is expected to begin in January. Senators will act as jurors and vote on whether to convict or acquit the President.
- The Senate trial is expected to last several weeks, with opening arguments and witness testimony. The trial will be presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts.
- The impeachment process is the third in U.S. history, following the impeachments of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.
Key Quotes:
- "Today, the House Democratic majority is introducing a resolution to impeach the President, and I will be voting in favor of it." - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
- "This is a witch hunt, and it's a sham. It's a hoax. It's a disaster for our country." - President Trump
- "The President's actions have caused harm to our democracy, and it's our duty to hold him accountable." - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler
Key Documents:
- The House Judiciary Committee has released a report outlining the evidence against President Trump, including testimony from witnesses and documents related to the Ukraine scandal.
- The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on the Ukraine scandal, which includes testimony from witnesses and documents related to the President's dealings with Ukraine.
Key Witnesses:
- Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, testified that he was directed by President Trump to work with Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine policy.
- William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, testified that he was told that military aid to Ukraine was being withheld in exchange for investigations into the President's political opponents.
- Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, testified that she was removed from her position after facing pressure from Giuliani and other Trump allies.
Key Polls:
- A recent CNN poll found that 51% of Americans support impeaching and removing President Trump from office, while 43% oppose it.
- A recent NBC News poll found that 49% of Americans support impeaching President Trump, while 45% oppose it.
Key Analysis:
- The impeachment process is likely to be a divisive and partisan affair, with Republicans largely supporting the President and Democrats largely opposing him.
- The outcome of the Senate trial is uncertain, but it's likely that the President will be acquitted by a majority of Republican senators.
- The impeachment process has already had significant political fallout, with several Republicans announcing their retirement from Congress and others facing backlash from their constituents.