The acquittal of President Donald Trump ended his impeachment trial Wednesday the way it always appeared it would, but the battle’s lasting fallout is just beginning for congressional power, the nation’s political landscape and ongoing legal fights between Trump and House Democrats.
The Senate voted 48-52 to reject the House’s abuse of power charge and 47-53 to reject the obstruction of Congress charge.
The trial’s ultimate result was never seriously in doubt, since at least 20 Republicans would have needed to cross Trump and party lines to get the supermajority of 67 votes needed to convict him for abuse of power or obstruction of Congress. Most of the drama ended with a 49-51 vote last week to reject a motion to subpoena more witnesses and documents.
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It is the Democrats WHO need to be Impeached NOT Trump !!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Federal Govt has to have a way to get rid of these enemy
ReplyDeleteTraitors in Congress !!! This is the Govt's test & time to step
up & Get-er-Done !!!
What about House of congress ABUSE OF POWER ????
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to see a person (Trump) able to withstand such an onslaught during the last three years or more on him and his family and still carry out his duties as President of our Country and still meet his responsibilities to his family. I must admit that I could not do it. He is truly a strong and remarkable leader indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat about the Whole Case was Illegal , just as pointed out
ReplyDeleteby Trump's Lawyers & others at the Senate trial !!!
It should have thrown OUT without Any vote needed !!!!
When you take an Illegal case to a Real Court > it is Thrown the
ReplyDeleteHell OUT . So why was the trial even carried On & On & On ???
Court Rules should apply to congress House & Senate !! Fact
If Not, then you let congress run amuck & disregard the LAW !!!