More than 150 legal and constitutional scholars – including a co-founder of the conservative Federalist Society – have joined in a letter arguing that President Donald Trump can be impeached despite being out of office.
The letter comes as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has spelled out his preferences on a Senate trial for former President Donald Trump, who was impeached in the House just days before the end of his term.
They point to the text of the Constitution, precedents, as well as the intentions of the Founders in providing a remedy to stop a demagogue who might seek to overthrow the U.S. government.
US House to deliver Trump impeachment to Senate on Jan 25
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Washington, Jan 23 : US Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said on Friday that the House will deliver the impeachment article against former President Donald Trump to the upper chamber on Monday, January 25, triggering preparations for a trial that could start as early as next week. Make no mistake, a trial will be held in the United States Senate and there will be a vote whether to convict the President. I ve spoken to Speaker Pelosi, who informed me that the articles will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, Schumer said from the Senate floor.
House and Senate leaders made good progress on the outlines of a trial
Nancy Pelosi is sending the article of impeachment accusing Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection to the Senate on Monday, she said
Move means the formal start of Trump s trial must begin on Tuesday with senators sworn in as jurors
A delay would then allow for writing of legal briefs
Democratic majority leader Chuck Schumer and Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell have also failed to secure 50-50 power-sharing deal
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