US House Speaker Pelosi warns Senate not to act as Trump's 'henchmen' in trial

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned senators to t become of part of President Donald Trump’s “henchmen” during impeachment trial. Speaking at weekly press conference, Pelosi asserted that any furr evidence should t be avoided and typically a special prosecutor would investigate it.

Senate started impeachment proceedings on January 16 after Chief Justice John Roberts arrived at Capitol to preside over trial. Justice Roberts swore in all 100 senators to serve as jurors, to deliver impartial justice, for third impeachment trial in US history. Senate turned into an impeachment court following second day of a ceremonial protocol to shift proceedings from Democrat-controlled House.

GAO confirms violation

After Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed that Trump ministration violated law by withholding Congressionally-approved military aid to Ukraine, Pelosi issued a statement saying ruling furr strengns House’s case for impeachment and removal.

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GAO stated that Office of Manment and Budget (OMB) withheld funds for a policy reason, which is t permitted under Impoundment Control Act (ICA). “Faithful execution of law does t permit President to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law,” said GAO in a statement.

Impeachment manrs named

According to House Speaker, GAO also reaffirmed that President’s cover-up is ongoing and endangers Constitution. ruling reinforces need for a fair trial in Senate that includes documents and witnesses, said Pelosi. Pelosi also declared names of Impeachment Manrs for Senate trial after House passed a resolution for same.

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Meanwhile, Trump has maintained that impeachment proceedings are thing but a hoax and exuded confidence that he will be acquitted by Senate. In trial, Senate will serve as jury and at least two-thirds of Senate have to vote in favour of removal, which seems highly unlikely since it is controlled by Republicans.

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