Senate Kabuki theater and a joke impeachment trial

Senate Kabuki theater and a joke impeachment trial
The Duran: Episode 872
John Roberts’ refusal to sit for Trump impeachment sparks constitutional concerns
John Roberts’ refusal to sit for Trump impeachment sparks constitutional concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts’ refusal to preside over former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is raising questions about whether he views the first-of-its-kind proceedings as constitutional. The Supreme Court has been declining to comment when reached by The Post, as well as other outlets, on why its top jurist will not take part in the historic trial.
As the numbers suggest a Donald Trump acquittal, senators explore censure and brace for impeachment trial
As the numbers suggest a Donald Trump acquittal, senators explore censure and brace for impeachment trial
WASHINGTON – After a vote Tuesday suggested the Senate may likely acquit former President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial, Democratic senators searched Wednesday for ways to make their case against him. Many Republicans and Democrats conceded a Trump conviction seemed unlikely given the vote.
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