Michigan Republicans join House Democrats to impeach Trump for inciting Capitol riots
Updated Jan 13, 2021;
Posted Jan 13, 2021
President Donald Trump tours a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Alamo, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) APAP
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Two Michigan Republicans and all seven of the state’s Democratic representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection at the nation’s Capitol one week earlier.
The U.S. House impeached Trump for the second time by a 232-197 vote, charging him with incitement of insurrection. Michigan representatives said Trump must be held accountable for misleading supporters about his loss to President-elect Joe Biden and encouraging protesters to overturn the election, resulting in a violent riot as Congress certified the election on Jan. 6.
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Trump Impeached For for “Incitement of Insurrection”
WASHINGTON (AP) A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol.
The House voted on one article of impeachment for “incitement of insurrection.” Actual removal seems unlikely before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would not agree to bring that chamber back immediately, all but ensuring a Senate trial could not begin at least until Jan. 19.