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NEW ORLEANS - President Donald Trump’s departure from the White House January 20 – four years after he wrestled control of the Republican Party – puts the party at a crossroads over its future leadership and direction, with the continued loyalty of tens of millions of ardent Trump supporters an open question.
The assault on the U.S. Capitol January 6 put Republican divides in sharper relief, as rioters waved Trump flags while violently seeking out lawmakers and, notably, chanting “Hang Mike Pence” – referring to a vice president who has been one of the most reliable conservatives in the Republican Party.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut said he and Senate Democrats will push to figure out how to move forward with the impeachment trial of
WASHINGTON
Frustrated by the loss of his Twitter account and forced to accept that he soon must leave office, President Trump has effectively stopped doing his job, delegating daily responsibilities to Vice President Mike Pence while hunkering down with a shrinking group of acquiescent aides and contemplating additional presidential pardons.
Trump had considered leaving the White House before his final day in office Wednesday, even as early as this weekend, but he has opted to depart on the morning of President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day, according to two people familiar with discussions who cautioned that, with Trump, plans are always subject to change.
Trump Could Be Barred From Future Office Without Senate Conviction, But It Could Take Years
On 1/16/21 at 6:00 AM EST
Donald Trump has been charged with incitement of insurrection after a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, making him the first president in history to be impeached twice. Now, some lawmakers want to go a step further and ensure he can never run for office again.
But a conviction in the Senate, where a two-thirds majority is needed to find Trump guilty and potentially disqualify him from office is likely to be an uphill battle, even under a Joe Biden administration.