While seven Republicans voted with Democrats to convict the former president, they were still 10 votes short of conviction.Managers surprise Senate with witness request
While five Republicans eventually voted with Democrats to proceed with witnesses, other Republicans bristled at Democrats -- and some of their colleagues -- at the possibility of dragging out proceedings., R-S.C., tweeted, as Trump's legal team brandished a list of more than 300 potential witnesses they would seek to call.Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks during subcommittee hearing, June 4, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., voted to acquit Trump"based solely" on the fact that she believed a former president cannot be subjected to the impeachment process, and that convicting Trump would set a new standard to impeach and convict others no longer in office. "If Congress cannot forcefully respond to an intimidation attack on Article I instigated by the head of Article II, our constitutional balance will be permanently tilted," he said.Word of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision to acquit Trump emerged Saturday morning before the trial resumed. But when he broke his silence on the Senate floor shortly after the vote, the Kentucky Republican tore into Trump for inciting the riot and refusing to end it.
He based his decision on the fact that the Senate didn't receive the article of impeachment from the House to begin the trial until after Trump had left office. But McConnell rebuffed efforts from House and Senate Democrats to begin the trial while Trump was still in office -- setting up the situation he pointed to for justification for his acquittal vote.
Of the group, Burr and Toomey are retiring in 2022, and won't have to face GOP voters with whom Trump remains immensely popular.Sasse, Cassidy and Collins all just won reelection, and won't be on ballots in their home states for another six years -- an eternity in GOP politics. Still, Cassidy has already faced backlash for his vote, with the Louisiana GOP executive committee voting to censure him Saturday afternoon.
GStephanopoulos Because they would exposed them for the frauds they are. In the truth of what really caused the inserection
GStephanopoulos My respect for Rep. Dean is immense, but, witnesses should have been called. Among them, Cruz, Graham, & Rubio to be asked about their videoed statements decrying Trump's penchant for inciting violence. The political cost for dishonest findings of 'Not guilty' needed to be raised
GStephanopoulos Looks like an snl skit
GStephanopoulos and trump wins again maga!!!
GStephanopoulos Tell it like it is. Graham and other republicans were going to turn the trial into a circus. For the good of the American people suffering through an historic pandemic, you decided to not let them do it.
GStephanopoulos 'America witnessed' Democrats and Republicans are almost the same shit. 'America witnessed' the mainstream media is garbage. 'America witnessed' Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are deporting/expelling immigrants/asylum seekers (many of them children).
GStephanopoulos A deal was struck to prevent Rep. Herrera Beutler from appearing on national TV. No amount of rationalizing will change this...
GStephanopoulos I guess this woman has no clue that she lost hands down she's talking like she won huge loss huge loss for the Democrats!
GStephanopoulos Yeah...well how did that work out for them?
GStephanopoulos Couple of months ago I came across a recommendation about marksust7 wealth how he helped investors to earn lots of money with their investments. and I decided to give a trial with the little I have. Now my little has turned into something great which was not my expectation
This shows you a screwed Congress event! The 57 was to remove ( convict) 43 was to let him off the hook.The 57 that means more wanted Trump removed! 57 know and watched the truth! The 43 Russian Ruble Republic-cons need to all be investigated! Republicans on Putin’s Payroll !
CindyEads5 GStephanopoulos She is right. I was 1 or those TV jurors and was convinced of the guilt of tRUMP on Jan 6. I did not need the Impeachment arguments to seal the deal for me, but watching the two days of presentations from the House Managers was icing on the cake. EVERYONE knows he is guilty
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GStephanopoulos it’s true
No, no, no the key take away from this circus is that he still gets all the perks of the office of these Divided Un-United States of America🧐🧐🧐
As the GOP heals from our favorite demagogue, more fracture is imminent before the healing. So it went in Germany 1946-1956.
GStephanopoulos Most Americans didn't watch the ImpeachmentTrial2 Knowing there was an attack on the Capitol wasn't enough for them to become engaged So they didn't see the additional footage of the CapitolRiot And they're tired of hearing about it Our country is extremely divided
GStephanopoulos That’s actually right, the opening video for 13 minutes and day 2 of trial was enough to convict anyone!!! Who needed anymore, case closed, guilty!
GStephanopoulos Not one question about tampering with evidence? FakeNews to CrimeCoverMedia
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GStephanopoulos Odds are very good that because Trump was not held to account for sedition, America will not witness even more and worse from Trump and his minions.
GStephanopoulos 기본소득등 용어도 많네요 똥통에빠져 오리야 길이야 우선 2만원의 자유예금 통장을 각자 해야지요 정부에서 어느수준 어떠하게 할지? 차근 차근 증액 --나머지는 벌어 먹으세요--벌어 놀러가세요--더이상의 이야기 곤란 극민을 못먹여 살리는분은 사표또는 출마하지마세요
GStephanopoulos It was said the President’s defense called for the Speaker of the House, Speaker Pelosi, as a witness hence the reason the House Managers backing down. True or False?
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GStephanopoulos 7 Republicans are true patriots for their votes . Dems should do them a favor & not run against them in those states. Then ruthlessly go after the remaining GOP senatorial candidates & take away all their seats. Some, like Cruz, should be criminally investigated for their part.
Key takeaway..... Hypocritical, waste of our money, outcome predicted, pointless last ditch effort to have the last word, swamp dont like being held accountable, i could go on.
Impeachment is outdated, it seems it was invented not to impeach. Its needs a lower majority or better still, just take the President once he out of office; straight to Federal Court.
I James Eric Lane certify my witness to the event a Direct Attack on the people of the United States by all senetors who refusied to uphold their sworn duty protecting and defending the US from all enemies Foreign and DOMESTIC. AP FBI CIA DeptofDefense POTUS VP
The biggest takeaway is that the GQP has been certified as a cult. Owned by Racist right wing terrorist, Qanon crazies and insurrectionist hypocrites in Congress & in the Senate. Proven by Mitch's vote to acquit followed by his condemnation of Trump's treason.
We had no right to interrupt his golf game for this nonsense.
I bless the day I found you Miss markdonald Amelia you’ve become a blessing to me and family markdonaldAmeli
The GOP has become the Trump cult fully. That's the key takeaway.
Dems are weak and Republicans know it.
President Trump policies were perfect 🇺🇸 . 1) Revive manufacturing to bring jobs 2) Stop China imports 3) Action on Terrorist 4) Ban Illegal immigrants 5) Save waste-of money ( paris accord ) 6) Make Balance trade-deal 7) Bold clarity with EU allies on their mistakes 8) Jesus ✝️
From this point on, at the latest, it should be clear to everyone: Republicans CAN NEVER BE TRUSTED - in any area. The constitution must be amended so that a party that tramples on all morals and ethics is not allowed to rule. RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica
An expensive, time-consuming failure.
My key takeaway was that they were only wearing one mask.
Key takeaway GOPComplicitTraitors will be 4ever cemented in history as part of the DomesticTerrorists plan, of a TwiceImpeached WorstPresidentInHistory looking forward 2(very hopefully)his many trials and 14amendment and Maybe ExpelTheSeditionists
Republicans that voted for acquittal are cowards. And cowards die 1,000 times. Let's go Maxine. Aim that Antifa at those Republicans for the next 8 years.
The GQP is a dumpster fire 🔥
Since Senate didn’t convict the conman, time to bring on handcuffs.
Only one key take away. Trump was acquitted in the face of a second partisan impeachment, rules slanted against him, & media bias in almost purely negative stories. The Dems who are the biggest hypocrites have no shame in rules for thee but not for me. Incitement for five yrs.
There are other ways to get him I’m sure it’s only the beginning and they need to get busy stripping him down
The only Democrat is n that room who has any testicular fortitude is an Independent. I DID...... Senator Bernie Sanders
Stop trying to spin this outcome or takeaway as you put it. One outcome, one word, aquittal!
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What happened to “just except it and move on”
My only takeaway is that rule of law is dead in this country.
Here's a fearless prediction. If somehow the Republicans want to impeach Biden after he leaves office, Malevolent Mitch will be the first one to argue that the Senate absolutely has the obligation and jurisdiction to conduct a trial. And he won't break a smile saying it.
Trump is FOREVER Guilty ! He invited them “it will be wild” 6 dead people. Enormous damage. Trump knew it and crossed the line!! He needs to be convicted As Sasse said, Trump enjoyed it. He refused to call for help. He wanted - them hurt and he wanted them dead!
Key takeaway: It was all bullshit from the start.
White people still upholding white supremacy at every turn they can
The Dems have always supported political violence from the KKK, weathermen, Jonestown, ANTIFA, BLM.... we aren’t buying this
Here’s one key take away thanks for wasting tax payers money! 🤦🏽♀️🙄