Donald Trump's fiery speech at a rally shortly before the attack on the Capitol - the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the federal government - was at the center of the accusation against him. The House of Representatives voted to blame Trump with 232 votes in favor and 197 against. Ten Republicans rallied with Democrats to vote for Impeachment - the process by which a legislature addresses legal charges against a government official. This process marks the first time in U.S. history where a president has been blamed twice .
What did the Democrats blame Trump for?
Trump faced a single charge - "inciting the uprising." Democrats and a growing number of Republicans say he is unfit for the presidency and could do even more damage. , said the impeachment was necessary despite the limited number of days remaining in Trump's term. "The president 's threat to America is urgent, and so will our action," she said. The next step in the process is that the articles of blame to be sent to the Senate.
How many Republicans supported the impeachment?
10 Republicans voted against Trump. In one comparison, five Democrats voted to remove Bill Clinton from office in 1998.
What will the Senate trial look like?
The first day includes the arrival of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the swearing in of the Senate. The second day is about setting the rules of the trial. After that, a traditional trial will require arguments from both sides. There is also the possibility of an abbreviated trial with shorter presentations.
How many votes does it take in the Senate to blame Trump?
The impeachment is decided by a two-thirds majority of the Senate, ie 67 votes. The Senate has a 50-50 split between Democrats and Republicans and Kamala Harris also has an extra vote. So 17 Republicans will have to vote against Trump.
Will any Republicans vote against Trump?
Gjërat mund të jenë të ndryshme në vitin 2021. Si fillim, akuza është shumë më e thjeshtë dhe e drejtpërdrejtë - Trump është fajtor për nxitjen e një kryengritje, ndryshe nga marrëdhëniet e komplikuara dhe të paqarta në Ukrainë që ishin subjekti i fajësimit të parë. Deri më tani, pesë përfaqësues republikanë në Dhomën e Përfaqësuesve kanë thënë se do të votojnë për fajësimin, por, ende, asnjë senator.
Nëse Trump shpallet fajtor, a e ndalon kjo të kandidojë përsëri për president?
Jo. However, if convicted, the Senate could proceed with another vote to block him from running for president through amendment 14. Adopted after the US Civil War, the amendment says no one should hold office in the US if "he has been involved in insurrection or rebellion "against the US during the time he was an elected official.
Source: Guardian
