Published 13:32 IST, January 9th 2021
Joe Biden refuses to reveal his position on Trump's impeachment calls
Joe Biden has refused to take a position on growing calls from fellow Democrats about launching an impeachment proceeding against Trump over US Capitol Siege.
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United States President-elect Joe Biden has refused to take a position on growing calls from fellow Democrats about launching an impeachment proceeding against Donald Trump over January 6 Capitol Hill riots. Biden said he always knew "Trump was t fit" to serve and that is why he ran for presidency, without revealing his stance on impeachment calls from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. former vice-president said that January 6 unrest was culmination of assault Donald Trump has launched in past four years on institutions of American democracy, calling riotous mob "domestic terrorists".
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'Instructed to move forward with impeachment motion'
Nancy Pelosi said she and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has called on Vice-President Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment against President to oust him from power before January 20 transition. Pelosi added that she has t heard back from Vice-President yet, adding "President’s dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate removal from office". Pelosi said that after an hours-long meeting with House Democratic Caucus she has instructed Rules Committee to be prepared to move forward with Congressman Jamie Raskin’s 25th Amendment legislation and a motion for impeachment.
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Supporters of President Trump laid siege on US Congress building on January 6 as a joint session of House was in progress to certify Biden's win. A riotous mob breached security barricade moments after Trump's inciteful speech to his supporters. Members of US Congress were evacuated by security officials as mob roamed around freely inside citadel of American liberty. According to reports, five people were killed, including a police officer. Donald Trump issued a mess through his official Twitter handle calling protesters to go back home, however, dam was already done by n.
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13:32 IST, January 9th 2021