The second Impeachment Trial of donald trump ended this afternoon with the same outcome as the first, acquittal. But thats where the similarities end. 57 senators voted to convict, including seven republicans. More than expected, making this the most bipartisan guilty vote in u. S. History. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell voted minority, we should say, Mitch Mcconnell voted to acquit. But immediately afterward he echoed the house Impeachment Managers when he laid the blame for the insurrection squarely at trumps feet. President trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it. Lets get you straight to cnn Congressional Correspondent brian noble. Brian, the senate is adjourned, history has been made, but theres still plenty of activity in december right now. Whats the latest reaction from lawmakers . Reporter pam, there will be plenty of fallout from this decision by the United States senate to acquit President Donald Trump in
Events of the day. No question about it. A mob was assaulting the capitol in his name. These criminals were carrying his banners, hanging his flags, and screaming their loyalty to him. It was obvious. Obvious that only President Trump could end this. He was the only one who could. His reason for acquittal . Mcconnell says he doesnt believe the senate has the power to convict a former president. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was absolutely outraged over mcconnells decision, calling him a coward. For Mitch Mcconnell to create a situation where it could not have been heard before the 20th or even be done before the 20th in the senate, to say all the things he said, oh, my gosh, about President Trump and how horrible he was and is and then said, but the time that the democrats the house chose to bring it over. No, we didnt choose. You chose not to receive it. It was not the reason that he voted for what he did. It was the excuse that he used. This as were learning new details about President
President trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it. A mob was assaulting the capitol in his name. These criminals were carrying his banners. Hanging his flags. And screaming their loyalty to him. It was obvious. Only President Trump could end this. He was the only one. So, why did Mcconnell Vote to acquit . He said he doesnt believe the senate has the power to convict a former president. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Calling Mcconnell a coward and a hypocrite. One house impeachment manager saying, quote, they let him off on a technicality. As for the former president , gloating and making it clear hes not going anywhere now, putting out this statement. Our historic, patriotic and Beautiful Movement to make America Great again has only just begun. In the months ahead, i have much to share with you. Cnns ryan nobles is on capitol hill. Ryan, what a turn of events today. We went into today thinking no witnesses, then the senate vo
Welcome, everyone. Now that donald trump has been acquitted of inciting last months deadly violence at the u. S. Capitol, some u. S. Republican leaders may wish they did not have to contend with the complicated and controversial legacy of the former president anymore, but the political fallout from trumps second Impeachment Trial and second acquittal could be long lasting and far reaching, especially for some of the seven republican senators who voted with democrats on saturday to convict donald trump. One of them, bill cassidy of louisiana, has already been censured by his states Republican Party. So it is clear that trump still has a strong grip on his base. It is also clear that capitol hill and the American People remain deeply divided about him. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says trumps acquittal will be remembered as one of the most dishonorable acts in the nations history. Cnns ryan nobles now with more on a dramatic day in the u. S. Senate. Reporter for a second time donald trump
Live from cnn center, this is cnn newsroom. With robyn curnow. Reaction to donald trump being acquitted in his second Impeachment Trial is coming in fast and at times furious. Youll remember he was accused of inciting last months deadly siege on the u. S. Capitol. A majority, 57 senators, voted against him. But it wasnt enough to reach the required twothirds majority. U. S. President joe biden has weighed in saying, quote, while the final vote did not lead to a conviction, the substance of the charge is not in dispute. Even those opposed to the conviction, Like Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell, believe donald trump was guilty of a disgraceful Dereliction Of Duty and practically and morally responsible for provoking the violence unleashed on the capitol. Key House Democrats were less diplomatic, take a listen. But what we saw in that senate today was a cowardly group of republicans who apparently have no options, because they were afraid to defend their job, respect the institutio