Donald Trump after Senate acquittal: 'They did everything possible to destroy us'

As impeachment trial ended with acquittal of US President Donald Trump, he said at 68th Annual National Prayer Breakfast on February 6 that he suffered 'terrible ordeal' in entire process. Democrats h accused US President of 'abuse of power' and 'obstruction to Congress' and impeached him in December, however, Republican-led Senate has acquitted Trump of both charges with 52-48 on first article of impeachment and 53-47 on second article of impeachment. 

Furr deepening partisan rift, Trump has also said that opponents did 'everything possible to destroy us'. US President h reportedly mounted pressure on his Ukrainian counterpart to start investigation against his political rival in exchange of military assistance. However, impeachment h since n took a partisan approach with White House declaring at beginning of Senate trial that Trump 'will be exonerated'.

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Only one Republican voted against Trump

Two-thirds of 'guilty' votes were required to convict only third US President to face an impeachment trial, however, he was acquitted majority votes. Even though all Republicans voted in Trump's favour, re was only one Senator from party who chose to vote against US President. 

2012 Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney h anunced his decision to vote for Trump's conviction hours before voting took place. Utah Senator furr called out US President's actions and reportedly said that he performed 'most abusive' and 'destructive violation of oath of office'. Earlier, as impeachment trial h only just begun, Romney h said that he 'feels a deep sense of responsibility to Constitution'. 

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Since Trump has been acquitted, Romney has faced a fresh backlash from his party members, with Donald Trump Jr saying that he is t 'principled' and 'he never has been'. special assistant to US President, Steven Cheung called Romney a 'loser for life'. US President, himself called Romney as 'failed presidential candidate'.

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