Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial – but not by the court of public opinion
Did anybody think Donald Trump would be found guilty by the Republican-dominated US Senate?
Impeached for the second time in his presidency – for inciting the Capitol riot in January that led to the deaths of five people – the evidence was considered by the 100-strong Senate, whose membership is evenly balanced between Republicans (Trump’s party) and Democrats.
For Trump to be convicted, a simple majority was not enough; the rules state that two-thirds of the Senate would have to find against him.
And here’s the result:
Final vote tally 57-43 but Senate fails to achieve two-thirds majority needed to convict former president of incitement.
Seven Republicans voted against their now-former president but it wasn’t enough. The others supported Trump.
It is suggested that they would have done so, no matter what evidence was put before them. That is a matter for their consciences.
The court of public opinion is another matter, though.
And the reaction of the people seems clear:
“The only thing easier to buy in the USA than a gun is a Republican Senator.”
Fair comment?
Source: Donald Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial | Donald Trump | The Guardian
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How come the Republicans party are not branded a racist and fascist organisation and prohibited in USA as a party?
2 Republican senators are not seeking re-election again. Otherwise, they would almost certainly have voted against as well.