The two articles of impeachment brought against US President Donald Trump will be read out in the Senate today, signaling the start of his trial.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gives pens out after signing the resolution to transmit articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate. Image: Susan Walsh House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gives pens out after signing the resolution to transmit articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate.
“This is a difficult time for our country, but this is precisely the kind of time for which the framers created the Senate,” McConnell said, referring to the authors of the US Constitution. “So sad, so tragic for our country, that the actions taken by the president to undermine our national security, to violate his oath of office and to jeopardize the security of our elections, has taken us to this place,” Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said as she signed the articles.
McConnell has refused to commit, saying the issue will only be decided after the trial’s opening arguments and questioning, which could take two weeks.
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