house and senate a christmas card at the same time he delivered his her to notify notify where he accused democrats of a coup. tonight the president's allies saying the president is angry on the impact of his legacy, but many white house officials believe impeachment will energize the president's base now the trial will take place in the senate let's bring in geoff bennett. >> that sets in motion a trial that we expect to begin early next month. tonight the senate's top democrat and republican are lacked in a sparring match on how that trial should proceed. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell rejecting a proposal from senator schumer who wants to call several senior white house officials as witnesses abou why president trump withheld aid, but mcconnell favors a swift trial. chief justice john roberts will preside over the trial