BREAKING: President Donald Trump Becomes The First President to be Acquitted by The SenateTwice
We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the vote today by Sen. Cassidy to convict former President Trump. Fortunately, clearer heads prevailed and President Trump has been acquitted of the impeachment charge filed against him.
— Republican Party of Louisiana (@LAGOP) February 13, 2021
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo
The decision was met after debate over whether or not to hear witnesses in relation to the Jan. 6th riot at the United States Capitol. When previously the senate agrees 55 to 45 to subpoena witnesses. After breaking and voting for an hour an agreement was decided to not pursue further.
Many online news sources reported on the historic decision. Epoch Times , and others.
BREAKING: Senate votes 55-45 to allow witnesses and more evidence for Trump impeachment case, slowing the progression of a trial that could have concluded Saturday. Five Republicans voted yes, including Lindsey Graham, who switched from an initial no vote https://t.co/3HfaYxaxQC pic.twitter.com/flGv46j7AX
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 13, 2021
The 57-43 vote fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to secure a conviction and marks the second time in 13 months that Trump has been acquitted by the Senate on impeachment charges brought by the House. https://t.co/X1iLABGXsK
— POLITICO (@politico) February 13, 2021
At the end of his closing statement, Trump lawyer Michael van der Veen: "There were no words of incitement." pic.twitter.com/D7KH9Wjctb
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 13, 2021
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