The Democrat House impeachment managers presented no new evidence during a crucial portion of their arguments on Feb. 10 to support the allegation that President Donald Trump incited an insurrection. The incitement accusation is at the core of the case against the former president, who was impeached by the House last month for allegedly inciting…
Lindsey Graham Says He Assured Trump of Acquittal After Uneven Start to Senate Trial
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said former President Donald Trump will be acquitted in the Senate impeachment trial after Trump’s attorneys received criticism among Republicans for their opening arguments. Graham told reporters on Wednesday that he spoke with Trump about the likely outcome of the trial after his attorneys—Bruce Castor and David Schoen—made their arguments. “I…
Donald Trump Jr. Says Republicans Need to Fight Back or ‘They’ll Never Win Another Election’
Former President Donald Trump’s son said that conservatives need to fight back to secure election integrity, while predicting that the impeachment trial against his father would backfire for Democrats. “If the Republicans don’t get out there, if they don’t act, if they don’t come back, if they do what they do best, which is, you…
Here’s How Trump’s Lawyers Should Have Explained Why an Ex-President Cannot Be Impeached
Commentary There’s a very strong argument that the Constitution does not permit impeachment of a former president. Unfortunately, President Donald Trump’s lawyers failed to present it. Admittedly, there’s conflicting evidence on whether the Constitution permits late impeachment. The job of the prosecutors was to present the evidence in favor. Aside from a few slips, they…
Trump Lawyer Says Legal Team Will Be ‘Well Prepared’ in Rest of Impeachment Trial
The legal team representing former President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial will be “well prepared” as the trial moves forward, one of Trump’s lawyers said late Tuesday. Attorney Bruce Castor, “who did the opening today had his law firm there,” lawyer David Schoen said. “They seem to be very capable people, I’m sure….
Trump Jr.: Impeachment Push Is a Waste of Time and Reflects a Double Standard
Donald Trump Jr. said in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Tuesday that the push to impeach former President Donald Trump is both a waste of time and a partisan effort that reflects a double standard. Trump Jr. said that the urgency of the pandemic suggests other legislative priorities should take precedence over…
Trump Attorney David Schoen Says Impeachment Trial Will ‘Tear This Country in Half’
Former President Donald Trump attorney David Schoen warned senators on Tuesday that allowing the impeachment trial to go ahead could “tear the country apart.” Schoen, who is defending the former president in the trial, made the remarks as part of his opening statement urging the Senate to dismiss the article of impeachment against Trump. On…
Louisiana Republican Party ‘Profoundly Disappointed’ After Sen. Cassidy’s Vote in Impeachment Trial
Louisiana’s Republican Party expressed profound disappointment with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) after he and five other Republicans sided with Democrats in an early impeachment trial vote. “The Republican Party of Louisiana is profoundly disappointed by Senator Bill Cassidy’s vote on the constitutionality of the impeachment trial now underway against former president, now private citizen, Donald…
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