It is a history-making moment for the institution of the presidency and one that could have lasting political repercussions as the Republican Party charts its future. Democrats are determined to hold Trump to account after the Capitol riot. The trial will begin with arguments over whether an impeached former president can be put on trial.
Trump already has claimed the unwelcome distinction of being the first president to be impeached twice. His first Senate trial ended in acquittal a year ago, and the new trial is most likely headed toward the same outcome.
The trial is expected to be fast. Each side has up to 16 hours to make their case, and a final vote on whether to convict or acquit Trump could take place early next week. That timeline would make it the fastest impeachment trial for a president in history.
Disponível em: http://www.nytimes.com. (Adaptado) Acesso em: 10 fev. 2021.
The former U.S. President Donald Trump is accused of inciting violence in the episode which culminated in the invasion of the Capitol by his supporters in January.
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