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PEORIA, Ill. — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial began on Wednesday after the United States Senate voted 56-44 in favor of the trial being constitutional.
Bradley University political science professor Dr. Megan Remmel says many people have called the trial symbolic, not expecting a conviction.
“He’s not going to be convicted, so it does feel symbolic,” said Remmel. “But, there is actually substantive value in having this trial.”
According to Remmel, the trial creates a public record and has shown the public video and testimonials that were not available previously.
The new evidence presented by impeachment managers could be used in the future against Trump, as well.