FILE - In this Wednesday, July 17, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he arrives to speak at a campaign rally at Williams Arena in Greenville, N.C. Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial centered on a phone call that Americans never heard with the leader of a country far away, Ukraine. His second was far different. It centered on the rage, violence and anguish of one day in Washington itself.
Together these trials a year apart spoke to one president’s singular capacity to get into, and out of, trouble — the story of Trump’s life. The only president to be impeached twice has once again evaded consequences, though this time as an election loser shunted off the field of play to the jeering section, at least for now.
Until the conclusion of the five-day trial, the noisiest man in America stayed silent, down in Florida. But the panic, terrified whispers of officials hiding from their attackers and the crack of a fatal gunshot played out on a big screen in the Senate chamber penetrated less than six weeks earlier by the Trump-flag-waving insurrectionists.
“We saw it, we heard it, we lived it,” said the Democratic majority leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer. “This was the first presidential impeachment trial in history in which all senators were not only jurors and judges but were witnesses to the constitutional crime that was committed.”Trump’s fanciful boast five years ago that he could shoot someone in the middle of New York’s Fifth Avenue and still be loved by his followers was never, of course, put to the test in his presidency.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. military aid needed by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia were hanging in the balance. The power and resources of the U.S. government had been put in service of Trump’s personal political benefit, said the Democrats. Trump unleashed over 270 tweets when his fate was in the Senate’s hands, many attacking the process and the participants. “Our case against lyin’, cheatin’, liddle’ Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, Nervous Nancy Pelosi, their leader, dumb as a rock AOC, & the entire Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrat Party, starts today,” said one.
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It was the wrong strategy to have the second impeachment because the politicians controlled the outcome. There should have been criminal charges filed against the former president so the politicians could not have been in control of the outcome.
Not escape... INNOCENT NOT GUILTY CHARGES DROPPED NO EVIDENCE !! LEFT still trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill still trying to promote a lie and not the TRURH get over it!!!
please stick to the facts of the story and not your opinion. Your place is to report the news not act as judge and jury.
For now... We'll see what happens with the 22 pending court cases he has lined up.
Actually the Senate voted guilty 57-43. A majority, just not a super majority.
_Politics chững chạc, lớn tuổi và bao dung.
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I remember people taunting others about being afraid of Islamic attacks for speaking. Republicans/QOP are equally scared of trump for the same reason.
_Politics Ummm...it was 43-57.
_Politics Just goes to show that Republicans CHOSE to support T and all of his dirty deeds. They weren't being bullied into submission by him
_Politics It seems for the Republicans, this man has to be on video committing an out right crime before even considering to hold him to account! Even then not a sure thing!
_Politics Impeached twice, acquitted both times. Guess it’s time for the left to go back to inciting violence
_Politics Anyone unfamiliar with the rules would assume 57 people voted to acquit.
Appeals?
Senate Majority won in my Eyes Trump Guilty 57-43 vote. Thank you.
_Politics Acquitted on a technicality.... GOP are spineless
_Politics He’s never out of trouble. He is trouble, he makes trouble. He is a horrid vile human. The worst of humanity.
_Politics brb moving to Canada before it turns into Handmaid’s Tale down here
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All this mess about “acquitted for now”.....I feel short changed....how does such an event happen for the entire world to see and 45 walks away. I’m not surprised by his statement about just beginning.....should I take that as a threat?
he did not evade conviction... the 43Traitors in the SenateGOP Agreed that they would rather have POWER for themselves than Justice for the USA, TheyAreNotHuman, TheyAreNotAmerican
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It’s just politics and you (media) should be the most ashamed of all. Nonsense you spread.
Most acquitted president in US history 😎
You do know that if there is enough hate in the room you can impeach a toaster...right? 🙄
When he stands naked before God without the 20 flags and red, white and blue suit, true justice will be rendered.
Do incredibly dangerous & disappointing.
“for now”
Should not have happened at all! GOP and trump have nothing to be proud of. This 2-0 crap. What have you won?
Now he can be criminally prosecuted. He deserves to be in prison.
He’s been emboldened-again. He’s learned nothing. Now he’ll scam his base with pointless rallies promoting lies and conspiracies without ANY parameters of normal behavior. 43 cult members are to be remembered as traitors to the USA.
When you have senators conapiring with the defendant and defendant's lawyer, it's not a trial anymore.
For now lol, eat shit AP. Maybe you should start asking questions about the doctored evidence. If your masters will let you that is.
I think it’s evidence of the corruption in our government in both parties. If he was guilty it was the Democrats responsibility to prove it beyond a doubt and they failed to do so.
Now the Black Women get their chances. NY and GA, you’re up
Spoke to the unconstitutional impeachment being a complete sham
So much for Susan Collins' 'He's learned his lesson'. Had he been voted in, he would have need to be impeached again. And, the republicans would've acquitted him again.
Jim Crow justice. It’s what his followers are trying so hard to preserve.
Begging the question fallacy, this premise is unproven. “Evading consequences” implies guilt. You’re a news outlet, you’re better than this.
you mistate the vote of the Senate. Please stop! Your reputation for accuracy is failing. Senate did not vote “57-43 to aquit.” They voted 57-43 to convict but fell 10 votes shy of what was needed to convict. Or be truly factual - 57 voted guilty and 43 not guilty.
“For now”
House Managers doctored evidence. This is a big part of why they failed. Their hatred blinded them. They could not make the case.
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At least Hilary can breath a sigh of release.. if Trump can't get convicted with this mountain of evidence, she ain't ever got to worry about getting locked up over email.
I will delight in watching criminal charges coming for him. Seeing him in handcuffs
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He will be forever remembered as the President who incited a riot, lied to a nation and attacked Democracy. That will be his legacy. Shame on those who supported him including 43 GOP senators.
It’s the US. He’ll never face justice for his many crimes.
Fall will be epic
Your headline’s wording is so misleading. The 57-43 vote was the GUILTY vote. Your headline makes it seem as if 57-43 voted for ACQUITTAL. Instead, maybe say “Senate acquitted Trump on a 57-43 guilty vote”
Listening to former President's response to Senate impeachment acquittal of charge(s) leaves people like us wondering if acquittal rather emboldened than any future deterrence, especially, in absence of remorse to losses of lives through his own weaknesses
I’m sure they will find more reasons to impeach him again as the bar has been set🙄
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Acquitted is the wrong word to use in a trial for a jury that is fixed that is not a result.😡
Impeachment is worthless. It exists with the belief that politicians will hold their own accountable. Clearly won’t happen.
The second-ranking Republican, John Thune of South Dakota, acknowledged, “It’s an uncomfortable vote,” adding, “I don’t think there was a good outcome there for anybody.”
We need to pray that our elected officials get back to the business of by the people and for the people.
ماذا كان سيحدث في هذه الحال لو أن بايدن كان في محل ترمب وترمب كان في محل بايدن؟ ماذا كان سيحدث أيضا في هذه الحال لو أن ترمب كان مسلما؟
No. Actually Speaks to the lack of integrity and law and order in the GOP, holding onto power at all costs GOPCorruptionOverCountry
More Senators voted to impeach than to acquit! Remember this significance! 57 -43........
Sane people know this decision was not about Trump , America or right and wrong . This was about the GOPs reputation . He’s private now , his troubles are just starting . The problem is Trumpies see this as a victory , that he did nothing wrong . His base will run with this .
Adding “for now” is a perfect example of how reporting becomes hackery.
GMorning AP,
“For now?”
He needs to be indicted and sent to Guantanamo
Cool. Now hopefully Trump can get re-elected and finish the job putting the nail in America's coffin.
lies are about keeping control.. exposeHATE4PROFIT time to DefundFASCISTS BANKRUPTtheTRUMPS and ALL who supported them. Accountability is key in 2021!!
The gop just showed how cowardly they are. cult
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“evaded consequences” 😂😂 so much for objective reporting 😂🙄
God bless that man
57 to 43 is not acquittal. Just like everything else in politics, the majority votes sometimes are a win and sometimes they lose. ONLY. IN. POLITICS.
It is clear that had the SenateDems been serious about the endeavor to impeach Trump they would have called witnesses. When threatened by the GOP they once again caved. You can surmise that they also had something to hide so just like the GOP they all serve themselves.
Now stop wasting tax payers money and do some real work!!!!
I think of Frank Nitty now, every time I see his face, lol Taxes will bring him down, wonder if the public will ever see his,
go cry some more...I love liberal tears
Why say “acquitted on a 57-43 vote” instead of “failed to convict by a 2/3 Supermajority vote”?
Well, impeached twice says a lot about the impeached. It shows, the impeached was a horrible and corrupt individual. Trump was impeached twice and he will always be remembered for it. He's the worse President in the history of this Republic.
Perche l'hanno prosciolto i suoi complici ché facevano la parte della giuria, sé no', sarebbe stato condannato.
This people are scared of him ?
I don’t believe he is electable at this juncture. As a conservative Republican, I wouldn’t support him and I know many who feel the same. America needs to move forward. We’ve got serious issues facing us, and it’s time to shift focus from Trump to addressing those.
Move on
No what it showed was, AP and the media kept playing a game for FOUR years lying to the people and they lost, the people won
And what did the Democrat city leaders do they let them a free-for-all destruction and violence killing burning down businesses robbing stores did you think they were going to stop in DC specially Washington a democrat mayor
57-43 against.
He evaded consequences because 43 Republicans chose party over country.
The only president acquitted twice
Proves is a unique president although considering their impeachment’s Had nothing to do with crimes and thisMisdemeanour they knew it I’m starting to think Democrats wanna have the world stage attention at all cost
Absolutely disgusting.
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Frankly it’s beginning to sound desperate
💔 240 GOP members of Congress(Senate & House) chose Trump instead of truth, chose Trump & lost honor, chose Trump over country. NeverForget TrumpIsGuilty Honorable17
“we are going to demonize other epidemiological management approaches, whip up hysteria, and intentionally lie about death stats because we are the good guys” The Democratic Party and MSM insist.
“Senate acquitted Trump on a 57-43 vote.” Lets be clear: 57 voted GUILTY! Do better
This shows that gop is utterly corrupt
Now we face four years of political retribution. Are we going in reverse?
The AP sucking more than cnn
So I guess they really don't want to govern properly then 🤷🏾♂️ Makes ya wonder why they call themselves 'the most deliberate governing body' especially when they're so willing to give up their power so easily to a deliberate obstructionist like 'Moscow' Mitch McConnell anyways.
He’ll always be an impeached president. Can’t change that!
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The Senate was there to be the jury for the people not for their jobs not for them but for all of the people!! Again they have let us down. I will never vote for a Republican ever again! Republicans remember February 13th 2021 remember that day!
45 GOP Senators voted to impeach Clinton for a blowjob... 43 GOP Senators voted to acquit Trump for a coup job...
A LiarRacistBigot slipped by again because. he's Privileged. Add to that his Offenses involving Ukraine, the inept fiasco and handling Cov-19. (Virus) his insurrection attempt by inciting Capitol rioters. GOP SENATORS. VALIDATED THE TEFLON, untouchable Racist Trump.
I am so completely disgusted with the Republican party right now I could throw up. I can't believe after living it, watching the videos, looking at all the evidence that the Republicans were able to acquit him. This trial was about party, not Justice!
“For now” 😂 give up already
If any President can start an insurrection to try and overturn an election with no repercussions it’s the end of democracy and opens the door to a dictatorship .
A president who has taken USA into gutters. My doubts anyone can get it out of gutters even Biden who portrays himself as a unifier and a Saviour but continues with same cruelty: Nationalism? God bless our troops meaning militarism & economic sanctions that kill same humans?
Fix your headline. He** was not acquitted by 57 votes for acquittal. The vote failed to reach the 67 votes necessary to convict. And we wonder why so many Americans are ill-informed.
Hope he has a real good time fighting for his liberty in the court systems of the states that prosecute all his criminal activity... That will be a pleasure to watch.
Happy Valentine's Day. Love a Republican, they are like treasure and treasure should be buried
I still believe in my heart his time will come along with the Republican leaders that support him.
And of course Pelosi will be shouting that the impeachment lasts forever... but, actually in truth it is the acquittal that lasts forever Nancy. These distractions, and waste of money and time show your political BS is more important than the people of the USA.
Whahahahaha HE IS BACK!!! TRUMP 2024!!! Trump2024
Stop he doesn’t have ability it is the sicko gop who hate their country
his karma follows him, the creator of his ego yang/yin consequences............ reaping what he sows, devoid of love.........he keeps choosing selfishness___________
When are people going to wake up? The libs are everything they accuse trump of being-----let's list a few. Racist, evil, liars, customers of Epstein, corrupt, tyrants, fascists, deceitful, did I mention racists?
Next to watch: trump in court as a civilian charged with inciting a riot, sexual abuse to tax fraud. Entertaining!
They like dictators and being told what to do and when, where and how.
Ask any police force or prosecutor, building a case against a hardened criminal mafia boss is the hardest. They don’t come in easily. Donnie was President of United States of America. He will be even harder to prosecute.
Yousefer81 The Republican Senators declared themselves guilty of sedition yesterday. Most likely because they are complicit with Trump's dealings with Putin.
The escape hatch you are referring to are complicit Republican co-conspirators who are drunk on power & refuse to stand up for our Republic/constitution.
Two completely bogus impeachments. Looking forward to Biden and Harris' impeachment in 2022.
“For now”... very Politico
witnesses in his first were honorable - where are they today ? paid a high price - threats - we're now very familiar, he did the same in Georgia and McConnell normalized his pattern of criminal illegal behavior, forever - excused him twice
Prolific con artist & fraud,draft dodger, 2X impeached POTUS & worst POTUS ever !
The two trials spoke most loudly of a Republican party that has become a cult of personality.
I guess committing crimes without consequences is now more American than apple pie . If your privileged.
The only accountability he's had throughout this whole process? He got kicked off twitter. 😠😠😠
Escape hatches? Don't think so losers. You brought the lies. He didn't flinch. You crumbled as your house of cards went down in flames.
The acquittal or conviction is merely political. What would have been profoundly helpful is witness testimony from Pelosi and others. Now those secrets will never come to light.
“For now”
He never even had to testify! I guess it’s pretty easy when you blackmail and own the republicans. Now trump is still going to start the patriot party and fracture them, even though they kept their end of the bargain. Imagine that, trump lying.
February 13, 2021. The Pre-Valentine’s Day Massacre of the GOP. The day that the GOP was brought to it’s knees and forever known as the spineless cowards we all assumed they were…now we know those Senators who voted against the Republic. The Democrats are now dominate for YEARS.
Could you STOP publishing pictures Trump? Same story, with picture of Capitol rioters.
Can we move on? Do we need to try again so you feel better? Do something to help the citizens please.
It’s blackmail. I have a feeling it is. The GOP’s servers were hacked in 2016, too, but those were never found. The answer is Trump has them, they’re BAD for Repubs,they know he has them &that’s how he stayed in power. That’s how he’s in control of the GOP NOW! Think about it!
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