weeks. nancy pelosi is refusing to send the articles of impeachment to the senate until mcconnell and schumer agree on the trial's format and scope. >> she is focusing a spotlight on the need to have a fair trial in the united states senate. >> reporter: trump's republican allies blasting her for the move. >> she's actually telling mcconnell how to run the senate. >> reporter: one white house official saying the delay is frustrating the president. >> he's also anxious to get not just acquitted but exonerated in the senate. he's looking forward to having his fair opportunity. >> he's not interested in evidence. he's not interested in the facts. he wants to get this over with. that's really a serious problem. >> reporter: and with speaker pelosi holding onto these articles of impeachment, it's not only delaying the senate trial, but it's also putting a hold on her naming who is going