As the Senate prepared to open an impeachment trial against him, President Trump bragged about his economic record at the WorldEconomicForum in Davos
, telling reporters before his remarks that it is"just a hoax" and"a witch hunt that's been going on for years."
Trump spoke hours before senators will take up the rules for the impeachment trial in the Senate. Trump is accused of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Democrats accuse Trump of trying to bribe Ukraine into investigating a domestic political rival, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.The president's Tuesday at Davos also includes a series of meetings .
Touting his record, Trump cited tax cuts, regulation reductions, immigration changes, and new trade deals involving China, Canada, and Mexico. At times, his rhetoric echoed his re-election campaign speeches.
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