And those who stand accountable by Jim Wertz
Tyler Merbler
The attack on the United States Capitol was the most heinous act in modern America. It s been compared to the War of 1812, but that was carried out by the British. It s been compared to the Civil War, but that was caused by the official acts of secession carried out by 11 Southern slave-holding states. The insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021 was different because it was waged by a ragtag collection of so-called patriots composed of working-class whites, members of law enforcement (retired and active), former members of the military, wannabe pundits, and even some elected officials. But on that day, they acted in no official capacity, with no legitimate grievance against the government they tried to depose. The mob that stormed the Capitol was little more than petulant children acting out because they didn t get their way.
The vote which landed just seven days before Trump’s term expires makes him the first president in American history to endure the humiliation of being impeached twice.
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Trump was impeached by the House for a second time last week.
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President Donald Trump is slated to hand over control of the White House to President-elect Joe Biden in three days.
The House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump last Wednesday on an article for incitement of insurrection for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol making him the only president to be impeached twice.
Congress Eyes Trump’s Impeachment Now, and Senate Trial Later
Congress Eyes Trump’s Impeachment Now, and Senate Trial Later
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House Speaker Nancy P. Pelosi will lead her caucus on Wednesday to deliver President Donald J. Trump something no other president has received: a second impeachment, on a charge of “incitement of insurrection.” Only two other presidents, Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, were handed even one.
A second precedent-setting moment awaits, a Senate trial coming weeks if not months later long after the presidency passes from Trump to President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Jan. 20.