Read more about Donald Trump remains dominant force in Republican party following acquittal on Business Standard. For Trump s loyalists, the acquittal offers a vindication of sorts and a fresh connection to the former president s fiery base
Twice-impeached former US President Donald Trump has evaded conviction once more.
On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the Senate verdict is in. Voting guilty: 57 senators (representing nearly 70% of the country or 202 million people, and the majority public opinion on the issue of conviction). Voting not guilty: 43 Senators. In American maths, that is an acquittal, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict.
Moments after the vote, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell called Trump’s actions before the attack “a disgraceful dereliction of duty” and confirmed the former president was “practically and morally” responsible for provoking the events on January 6 whereby “criminals were carrying his banners” lay siege to the Capitol.
Read more about US Senate acquits Trump over Capitol violence following impeachment trial on Business Standard. Senate voted 57-43 to convict the former prez but fell 10 votes short of the 67 needed for conviction
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