US expats in Bay of Plenty backing Donald Trump's impeachment but fear fallout 14 Jan, 2021 05:00 AM 4 minutes to read US President Donald Trump releases video after impeachment. Video / The White House • Ten Republicans in the House supported the impeachment. • Trump, in a video message released after the vote, disavowed violence by supporters and called for calm. He did not address his impeachment. • The US Senate will now consider whether or not to convict Trump. A two-thirds majority is required for conviction. • Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has issued a statement saying a Senate trial will not proceed until after Joe Biden is sworn in as President.