Prospects for convicting President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial are waning as more Republicans embrace the argument that a conviction would be divisive, unwarranted or even unconstitutional.
US Republicans and voting to impeach Donald Trump: will they or won’t they? Trump’s trial in the Senate will begin on Monday when House impeachment managers deliver their single article accusing him of inciting the January 6 Capitol riot 25 January 2021 - 15:40 Steven T Dennis Donald Trump. Picture: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST
Prospects for convicting President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial are waning as more Republicans embrace the argument that a conviction would be divisive, unwarranted or even unconstitutional.
A key point of argument is whether the constitution allows Congress to try a president who has left office. Many constitutional scholars and 19th century precedent say yes; a growing number of Republicans even some who have decried Trump’s conduct say no.
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