4 takeaways from Day One of Trump s second impeachment trial
Aaron Blake, The Washington Post
Feb. 9, 2021
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The second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump is underway.
While Trump is no longer in office - which led to an initial debate about the jurisdiction of the proceedings - he could still be sanctioned and prevented from holding high office again.
Below are some takeaways from the first day of the trial.
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1. Democrats appeal to emotion
Democrats have decided to move things on a fast track, including likely not calling any witnesses. The best evidence, they maintain, is what has already been established - on video and otherwise - showing what happened before and during the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol.