Mitch McConnell Faces Backlash After Refusing To Impeach Former President Donald Trump
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will not support the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump.
McConnell told his fellow Republicans that he will vote to acquit Trump against inciting the insurrection that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 8, CNN reports.
Sources close to the Kentucky Congressman revealed his decision is based on his belief that the Senate doesn’t have the jurisdiction to pursue the case since Trump is no longer in office.
The decision has resulted in outrage from the folks on Twitter who were disappointed that McConnell’s decision could sway others so Trump won’t face punishment for the riot that resulted in five deaths.