Published 17:20 IST, January 13th 2020
As impeachment trial nears, Trump's 'great idea' suggests not having it
US President Donald Trump who was impeached by the House of Representatives has suggested not having the trial in Republican-led Senate, calls it 'great idea'.
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US President Donald Trump who was impeached by House of Representatives has suggested t having trial in Republican-led Senate. Initially, Trump was suggesting his own ideas for witnesses, n he tweeted on January 12 saying trial 'should t even be allowed'. However, idea of dismissing impeachment charges against US President of 'obstruction to Congress' and 'abuse of power' is unusual and unlikely because it would require a rare change of rules.
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US President who has repeatedly called impeachment a 'hoax' and a 'partisan vote' has stiffened his stance of 'doing thing wrong. Trump even reiterated that it 'has never happened before' and is also 'unfair' to millions of voters who chose ir Republican President. Moreover, US President also said that he agrees credence given by Senate to 'trial based on evidence' will furr give credibility to Democrats.
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'Eugh testimony' against Trump
Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi said to an international brocaster that re is 'eugh testimony' to remove Trump from office once articles of impeachment are sent to Republican-led Senate for trial. While Trump awaits his trial, Pelosi also said that Democrats 'wanted public to see need for witnesses'.
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Pelosi has accused Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of 'showing true colours' for dismissing resolution. Pelosi reportedly hoped to convince Senate Republican leer Mitch McConnell for allowing new evidence and witnesses in trial. However, McConnell has t agreed to Pelosi's terms. US Speaker said to an international brocaster that 'w ball is in ir court, to eir do that or pay a price for t doing it'.
On or hand, McConnell has claimed that Republicans have eugh votes in order to block demands of witnesses and evidence by Democrats. Furrmore, Pelosi also indicated towards emergence of new emails which back charges against Trump. She ded that former national security viser John Bolton is willing to participate in trial if subpoenaed.
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17:20 IST, January 13th 2020