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Dershowitz, an opinion contributor for The Hill, said he did not believe Trump committed an impeachable offense in urging supporters to go to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The rioters eventually stormed the Capitol in what was became one of the darkest and most embarrassing episodes for the country in recent memory.
Many observers believe Trump played a direct role in inciting the mob to attack the Capitol, and event that led to the death of a Capitol Police officer and several others, many injuries, and the evacuation of lawmakers.
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House Democrats are preparing to impeach Trump and Sen. Ben Sasse
The president is increasingly isolated. He has been abandoned by his allies and has few defenders, as administration officials resign in disgust and blame the president for inciting the deadly riot.
Most Republicans may be content with Trump riding out the final 12 days of his administration.
There appears to be minimal GOP support for impeachment, and efforts to oust him through the 25th Amendment have stalled.
Trump also seems unlikely to resign on his own. One source close to the president flatly rejected the prospect of Trump resigning before Jan. 20.
Biden on Friday indicated that there is such little time left that the best option may just be to ride it out.
House Republicans are warning Democrats against impeaching President Trump
“I m opposed to impeachment. I think at this point in time, it s more important to focus on healing and doing a peaceful transition of power as the president himself has conceded where we are and impeachment just inflames those that believe this election has been stolen. And it s time to move forward,” Rep. Tom Reed
Another GOP lawmaker also said they felt impeachment could further inflame extremists’ worst instincts, stating that they need to affirm that they are taking voters’ concerns about the security of elections seriously and dispel conspiracies to build confidence in the democracy.