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'If I had been in the White House today, I'd be underneath my desk in the fetal position. That's how poorly I think particularly Jay Sekulow did,' says former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart on President Trump's Senate trial impeachment team.

Just before dinner this evening, the mood in the Senate chamber appeared to be split between senators who are itching to get out of their seats — like Republican Sen. Joni Ernst who physically stood up at one point to stretch her legs — and those still taking careful notes, shuffling through papers and looking ahead engaged – like Republican Sens. Lamar Alexander, Cory Gardner and Lisa Murkowski, among others.

Side conversations appear to be growing from fleeting whispers to quiet conversations, some leading to laughs. Ernst and Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican from Alaska, who are sitting diagonally from each other, were seen chatting and Ernst showed him something on her notebook. Sens. Rick Scott and Rob Portman continued to talk back and forth multiple times. Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, laughed at something Sen.

 

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I want tRump on the witness stand!

Stonewalling the Evidence does not make you innocent, AMERICA IS WATCHING THE SENATE'S BETRAYAL OF THEIR OATHE TO GOD AND COUNTRY

川普該不會是我岳父大人。

All Amendments the same. Dems eating time. Was at car service today. Waiting room TV with trial on . No one watching

The republicans are suppressing the truth yet again!

ShamImpeachmentTrial ShamTrial GOPCoverup GOPCorruptionOverCountry

An the house did what Don't forget to mention that CNN.

GOPSenate GutRobbingBasterds MoscowMitch is making his Russian donors happy.

Actual photo of the Impeachment trial.

Trump is a narcissistic sociopath and a liar. He deserves to be impeached and probably go to jail for all the crimes he's committed.

The Republicans know that these people would clarify Trump's guilt so they don't want them to come forward and tell what they know or bring forth clarifying documents. They are crook supporters of Trump. These Republican leaders are a disgrace to honorable truth.

Trump knows that the GOP Senate will not convict him. He knows that ALL of this is a waste of time and tax-payer's dollars. He knows that the GOP is NOT interested in justice, the Constitution, nor the American people. That is why Pelosi should have allowed the VOTES to speak.

But the Senate isnt going to so what does a House impeachment mean. Absolutely NOTHING. Trump will die of old age in a few years. So who cares about an impeachment. But when he nominates at least two more conservative supreme judges you will for decades.

So the House did the same thing. Just a yuge waste of taxpayer money.

I support the blocking of all the illegal documents it’s his right

Anything but the Truth for GOP and We The Peoplw.

Lies.. manipulation..hiding the truth and not respecting the law or the constitution.... That will be the legacy of Trump's Presidency

I gues it will be up to another country to bring democracy to America.

GOOD

What TF did ANYONE expect!! What a joke

Moscow Mitch McConnell heading up a coverup.

If you keep fixing things to benefit you, eventually you'll go down in flames

Bottom line: the Dems should have allowed the President representation and witnesses at the House inquires. Instead they covered up and directed an Impeachment.

Love it! Trump2020Landslide

COVER UP!!

Is anyone actually surprised

CoverUp

Now we know what a Russian democracy would look like...

😢 this is why so many Americans kneel instead of stand for the Pledge this is not justice and liberty for all! This is money and abuse of power and a waist of time

Great this abuse of taxpayer money is finally over✔️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Great news✔️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

So glad to see that the GOP is shutting down the Shit schiff and Chuck the Cuck show. LiberalHack

The TRAITOR Republican Senate! Vote them all out when we can. Trump and EVERY Republican are TRAITORS to our Country! Wake up People !

Trump2020

So you are saying they are using the same kind of tricks that the Democrats used in the HoP. And no doubt you called them out for it too... Oh wait.

He's been impeached. Nothing will change that fact. What we are seeing is the refusal of the Senate to punish and acceptance of corruption.

The GOP's last breath

where democracy does

Am done watching this fixed impeachment....and will never watch a second of it anymore.... NOVEMBER IS 11 MONTHS AWAY.....!!!!

The fix is in

GOP non-mattering is well under way

Why the need for the search of evidence? What did the Democrats pass the first impeachment on

But they said the evidence was overwhelming, What Evidence?

the Democrats left President Trump. quiet you failed you democrats

Ridiculous

.realDonaldTrump repeatedly warned against incompetent & corrupt politicians in Puerto Rico managing disaster aid. The media mocked him. Now, major cases of incompetence and corruption are coming to light. The people of Puerto Rico deserve better.

The whole system is flawed and corrupt...dont care anymore

Role Model for super power “democracy “ to the whole world! What an outrageous SHAME

Sad day watching the Dems make fools of themselves. The poll, taken after the House vote on impeachment and before the Senate trial, found the president’s approval ratings were “among the highest of his presidency.

Why are dems afraid to meet realDonaldTrump at the polls Afraid he may backlash you again? Thus the impeachment wagon

Remember to vote out all those GOP Senators

Well, at least now we know where the criminals are.........

A$$holes

Sitting in South Africa and genuinely disheartened to see how the US is handling this. Seems justice belongs to the powerful - we here have seen this movie before!

daylight Don't let the Republicans keep Americans in the dark!

As an American don't be fooled...this is a prime example of politicians working for themselves and not the people. To vote everyonne on party lines creating a stalmate shows their desire to put themselves and their party first. Today is a sad day for America!!!!

Oh good for the SenateGOP They must all be so proud. Apparently, the truth hurts too much. Protecting the voting public from the truth. What are they hiding?

They are TRAITORS! They cover up for a mentally sick president! They should all end up behind bars along with Trump 👊🏽

Anyone commenting this process isn't fair- go read how impeachments work. The House is responsible for the investigation. Not the Senate

They have things to hide !!! Which means they're all guilty..

What are they afraid of if Bolton testifies

Omg! What are they hiding?!!!

Those a**holes are not interested in the truth, just covering the orange traitor!

How can this be seen as anything else other than a coverup. America sure has a political abyss and deep social issues. Those responsible for law are lawless. I think most Americans just want to sleep at night without the constant lies and pers attacks by their Pres. Some like it.

Good. End the sham now. It doesn’t even deserve a hearing. THERES NO CRIME!

Boo woo, liberals you are just getting a taste of your own medicine

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Our government is no longer a democracy and we apparently no longer care about our constitution. Just another day during the presidency of Trump, our elected politicians are a disgrace

Oh shut up. Americans have fatigue from this fraud.

They must have nothing else to do over there

And this is why we are failing as a country. Something so clear is missed by his supporters and to have their party do all they can to cover it up shows how pathetic things have become. If POTUS44 had been impeached the SenateGOP would have demanded witnesses etc.

Looks like they got something to hide!

Nothingness results in blockades

They are strong in their resolve and there is no division. It’s party over country all day every day. I don’t think the Dems have any true idea how committed these people are. Al the have to say to each of them is “Back us 100% or lose every penny from the GOP.”

One thing is for sure. There are way too many old white guys in the Senate.

Not admitting testimony means Trump is guilty as sin. MoscowMitch knows it.

This isn't a trial. This is a crime being covered up by 53 GOP senators. Nothing screams innocent like blocking testimony from witnesses. MidnightMitch is truly the Grim Reaper. He hates the truth and ops for a cover-up.

The Democrats just gave him the presidency....NONE OF THIS BS IS GOING TO STICK.....

If John Bolton is willing to write the details in his book, and the senate refuses to call him as a witnesses then Bolton should do a press conference to tell America what exactly he knows.

A comedy like some can be seen in bananas's republics...

This is a bunch of mess I'll be so glad when this is finally over . I mean like what's the real hold up here. Darn, just say it: Guilty or what.

This will hurt him in the end. I don't think the American people are that dumb to not see the guilt

Even on Meth or using Sharpies they cant remove the word Impeached from trumps presidency.

Spare me, if Trump and the GOP CAN‘T TESTIFY TO JUSTIFY there is a cover up!

Waste of time

How many Republican requests did Schiff block? Hint: all of 'em.

Somewhere in there is integrity. Thanks MoscowMitchCoverUp

We all know that Trumps guilty as sin, and that the corrupt Republicans will do anything to keep the truth from the American people. If he has nothing to hide let the evidence in and the witnesses testify. Why keep using partisan politics to keep the truth buried.

Maybe another country should invade America to rid them of this corrupt president and free them from this oppression🤷‍♂️ I wonder where I have seen that before.

Bwahaha, it's not a real trial because the house didn't present a valid impeachment charge. It's weird, pathetic and bizzaro-world dishonesty

Somehow an inept House decision to impeach isn’t playing as well for the Democrats in the Senate. Karma has its moments.

Democracy is dead.

Damn three face Republicans one for the job, the public, and family.

IfEvidenceIsOutTheFixIsIn

What the hell is the Senate doing? I don't understand all of the logistics, but it seems like they may just be laying down. Can anyone help break the logistics down for me? Is it all just as it seems or did I miss something?

Yes an abso waste of time . There was nothing in the first place . This little shindig is about to be relegated to history . Plenty libs about to swop their impeachment pens for 🍼

omg how many of these amendment things are there 😅🤣

11 and counting.

Great end this hoax finally! Demokkkrats can’t accept the election results of 2016 and want to overthrow them and they fear November more as anything else! 🇺🇸KAG2020🇺🇸optimism & freedom again pessimism, fear & socialism 🇺🇸💪

... typical. Vote them all out with literally anyone with a brain

This might be a mistake or damaging evidence is going to be leaked and everyone will see what the Republicans were trying to hide. If it came out in the trial they would have the ability to respond to it immediately. This is going to be one hell of an October surprise

Good, they are getting what they deserve. That made it their priority to get rid of the President from day one. Now they have to deal with their bullshit impeachment.

It’s truly disgusting how this Senate has enabled Trump. The American people are no doubt stupid, but they’re not idiots. 2020 will be the end of the Republican majority is the Senate. If Trump is still stinking up the White House in 2021, he’ll be impeached again.

No surprises

No high crime No misdemeanor No quid pro quo No bribery Game over

Your channel stopped working on my system around 1am, EST.

Just remember every person who has stood up for Trump has never fared well.

Theres going to be no justice with this con man. He hasnt avoided prosecution his whole life, because hes a good person. Wealthy ppl will nvr be held accountable

GOPCorruptionOverCountry GOPCoverup GOPTraitors ShamTrial

Do these people’s corporate handlers know they’re up this late on a school night?

America, are you listening? The Republicans are denying witnesses and documents required for a full and fair trial. They are lying to the American people, conducting a sham trial, betraying their oath to the U.S. Constitution, and enabling a corrupt presidency. GOP TheDemocrats

It was painful watching those votes. My goodness! the world was watching. Unbelievable and shameful !

Celeste_pewter Quelle surprise

Always helps having fellow crooks doing the voting....

Dems are totally ridiculous in the amendments over and over just to get media time The more this drags out the more the Dem Senator candidates are hurt in campaigns. The impeachment had no crimes as Clinton’s did. No facts all interpretations of intent. Too repetive. I turned off

Dats lovely

Does anyone remember how many Republican “motions” were denied or tabled during the House impeachment proceedings and how they were voted down by party lines...the show is indeed on the other foot. 🤔

🤐pretty simple🥀

This GOPCoverup will only last while they hold the majority. MoscowMitch and his corrupt GOP cronies must be voted out.

The house voted along party lines too, it’s a miss trial.

The whole thing is a sham and a waste of time and money.

From day 1 Democrats didn’t accept the Election and put in place a plan to impeach Trump. This was has had been a political ploy to overthrow a duly elected President. Electoral College for the win!

What are they afraid of.

They did an amazing job with laying everything out while their colleagues cried about the time meantime Trump is trying to be judge jury,executioner corruption at its finest

What case. What crime. What evidence

Today was a joke and a disaster for the Dems. The coup has been exposed and no one outside the swamp and the lying halls of CNN believes what the Dems are shoveling!

GOP most corrupted in the USA history, a real banana Republic

As if the impeachment itself wasn't on a party line vote.

Trump always wins. He'll win by a larger amount in November

Dems putting on a show for their voters while they vote in lockstep with Republicans on military spending. Dog and pony show.

This is retarded...i mean seriously why even continue?

Truth and justice died today

The state of this affair is why most people have completely given up on the political process. Grown white men of the Republican Party acting like children. Party and self interest before truth. Sad days ahead, forever. Shameful

Senate Republicans are afraid of the truth to come out.

There needs to be time limit on keeping office seats . Senators Lindsay & McConnell are two a-holes who need to go!! The states that voted for them SUX!!!

SenateGOP is complicit. TrumpPuppets

ShamTrial

Disgusting

Which solves Trump has *impeached* tatooed all over his resume for life.

Here come the Dems with their slam dunk impeachment case

Not a surprise. The Dems knew this would happen from the beginning. But they decided to take up the time anyway.

Of course they did... VOTE THEM OUT!!!

We're watching and witnessing a WHITE PRIVILEGE Senate trail by the GOP Senate! Democrats Are Masterfully Punishing The Trump's Impeachment Council. It's Live and in Living Color!

Payback!!! 😂😂😂

Very sad day for democracy.

Since the house didn’t care to call any witnesses to bilt their case, why is it that important to call extras now?

Rather We have a cover up.The senators who are voting against documents, those who wish to hide witnesses, those who are content whistling past the truth they surely know, have made their bargain with their conscience.The question is where the conscience of the nation will fall.

Do you need data entry service? Then contact me please

Where to go rep

Not surprised at all!! MoscowMitchCoverUp

The washingtonpost is wrong. Democracy is dying on National Television

GOP is Corrupt! I am paying for this Impeachment; I Demand GOP put in Jail!

Why does Shiffty Read everything someone else wrote? Can he not speak for himself? He’s a tard!

The Senate hearing is a sham

Cowards!

Guess what Dems? You are not getting your way.

WOW

Of course they did

You know what's at Debate? Democracy. What a sad day for America.

Time for a spiritual health break. There was hope. Got to go find some more of it. Peace.

Trump will be voted of office in November 2020. American taxpayers know that Trump and the GOP is legalizing corruption.

Good

Man good thing checks and balances works so well. 🙄🙄

The GOP's last breath

Chunky and his team are trained regurgitate specialist.

Awesome

Good

GOPCoverup FairTrialsHaveWitnesses

PartyOverCountry

Press forward SenatorSchumer. The republicans will continue their coverup. However, history will reveal that the House Of Representatives did the right thing to impeach trump.

Partisan in House and Partisan in Senate - 53-47. Pelosi knew it would end here.

Where’s Corn Pop and his son.?

ShamTrial

I will get my million club fans to vote Republicans in the house. Republicans will take over US states and govt Democrats is expired and should retire. What do you expect from Nancy and Schumer? Nothing. America is excelling without them

in a way this is smart because they are exposing the repubs right now making them vote on things that trump wants them to cover up.

Amazing how they want this to be a fair trial, yet they are stopping everything possible that would allow this to be a fair trial.... 😑😑

Go house managers. Make us proud. 👍🏻

Democrats need to unite. The Republicans don't want a fair trial. They are only about Party. They don't want to be embarrassed for making Trump for who he is . So they would rather lie to the people and let him do whatever he wants. I'm beginning to think Mitch during his breaks

Thought a few would still have some dignity and respect.

Hahaha!

This is hilarious! Maybe next time they’ll try to be fair in the house. Bunch of dweebs!

The Republicans don’t care one freaking fig about justice, they are crapping on the Constitution.

Stop showing attorney-speak. No-value at this stage of trial.

FACT CHECK- Chuckles and his Drunken Grandma both LIE and EXAGGERATE

Why is this party so scared of trump? Does he have something on all of them? Cowards.

Now the impeachment managers should request that Trump and Pence testify under oath tomorrow.

At the very least these rich douches are working... and long hours. Like an actual person working at a real job that benefits society.

America is woke now!

This is an incredibly sad day for our country. The GOP is officially dead and our Republic is in peril. It’s Horrifying to consider but truly possible that we never recover from this.

All I gotta say is, enjoy your jobs while they last, R's

I wonder when the GOP will turn on Trump? Maybe when they realize that a corrupt criminal who isn’t even a republican permanently destroyed their party. But they should really despise themselves for letting him. No one man has that much power. They gave him the power.

They should have done all this in the house they are doing it also to target the four Republicans to have them on a vote and then?

Total corruption

GOP R a bunch of cowards. Swearing to protect the Constitution & they would prob piss on it b4 defend it. Someone should investigate how much hush $$ each of them is getting to defend criminal 1 & I'm sure it's filtered thru Putin

You people are pathetic and weak POTUS will be re-elected and you haven’t accomplished anything

If anyone should be under their desks in a fetal position it should be the number one shit spewing network CNN

“Trump is my president.......until I get diabetes.”

Well now Trump is going to say he doesn’t know him

LMFAO whatever helps them sleep at night LandSlide2020

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