Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday to preside over U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, then immediately administered the oath to the full Senate to ensure 'impartial justice' as jurors for only the third such proceeding in American history.
Last Updated Thursday, January 16, 2020 2:39PM ESTWASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday to preside over U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, then immediately administered the oath to the full Senate to ensure "impartial justice" as jurors for only the third such proceeding in American history.
Earlier Thursday, House Democrats prosecuting the case stood before the Senate and formally read the articles of impeachment against Trump. "With the permission of the Senate, I will now read the articles of impeachment," said Schiff, standing at a lectern in the well of the chamber, a space usually reserved for senators."House Resolution 755 Impeaching Donald John Trump, president of the united States, for high crimes and misdemeanours," he began, reading the nine pages.
"This is an example of all of the president's henchmen," Pelosi said, "and I hope that the senators do not become part of the president's henchmen." The president has suggested recently that he would be open to a quick vote to simply dismiss the charges, but sufficient Republican support is lacking for that. Still, an eventual vote to acquit Trump is considered highly likely.
The top Republican in the House, Kevin McCarthy of California, said Americans will look back on this "sad saga" that tried to remove the president from office with the "weakest case." Schiff said the new evidence should bring more pressure on McConnell, who is reluctant to allow witnesses to testify and prefers swift acquittal. The White House has instructed officials not to comply with House subpoenas for testimony and documents.
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