In case you missed it earlier, here are the House impeachment managers carrying their Article of Impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate:
The nine House impeachment managers, led by the House clerk and the Acting House Sargeant at Arms, are walking over to the Senate to present an Article of Impeachment against former Pres. Trump.pic.twitter.com/nk8s2ti8VO
— Norah O'Donnell ?? (@NorahODonnell) January 26, 2021
Per @tedbarrettcnn: As this reading of the impeachment article is about to happen in the Senate, there are only a couple of Republicans on the room, one being McConnell and the other Romney.
The Dem side of the aisle is fuller but not packed at this moment.
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 26, 2021
More: New GOP Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas is the other Republican in the room.
Moments before the Sgt at Arms warned senators to be silent or face imprisonment, Schumer’s flip phone rang several times and he actually answered it.
“Hello,” he said.
Per @tedbarrettcnn— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 26, 2021
Look impeachment is a big deal and all but you can't let the warranty on your vehicle expire. They've been trying to reach you concerning it!
— Hemry, Local Bartender (@BartenderHemry) January 26, 2021
As Twitchy reported, Chief Justice John Roberts will not preside over Trump’s trial in the Senate; rather, Sen. Patrick Leahy, a Democrat member of the jury, will preside. There’s still some question over whether the Senate can impeach a private citizen; Sen. Rand Paul is a strong no.
I object to this unconstitutional sham of an “impeachment” trial and I will force a vote on whether the Senate can hold a trial of a private citizen.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 25, 2021
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Republicans should reject any process that involves a partisan Democrat in the chair instead of the Chief Justice.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 25, 2021
We understand that a lot of conservatives gave up on Fox News after election night, but Sen. Tom Cotton was on with Brett Baier and also questioned the constitutional authority of impeaching a private citizen.
On Special Report, @SenTomCotton says a Senate impeachment trial of a private citizen is beyond the Constitution’s authority.
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) January 25, 2021
Well, yeah. It pretty much is.
— Johnny Applesauce (@ArtPunkBeardGuy) January 25, 2021
Exactly. It's not complicated.
— Drew Hudson (@DrewCHudson) January 25, 2021
Doesn't matter. Dems will do it anyway.
— SUPAH_Majuub (@MajuubSupah) January 25, 2021
Turley argues the same, though he links to others who disagree. It seems nonsensical and also a bad precedent to set.
— BillHobson (@BillHobson1) January 25, 2021
So does @AlanDersh
— Roy Johnson (@lsuagain) January 26, 2021
Especially if Roberts isn’t even bothering to come over.
— Christine Combs (@ChristineComb19) January 25, 2021
And chief justice Roberts bows out for the “impartial” Leahy?? pic.twitter.com/dXbUPIRZ2J
— Dwight Paulson (@paulson_dwight) January 25, 2021
In essence, a violation of clause 3, Article 1, section 9 of the Constitution, creating a law ex post facto.
— Doug Fachnie (@DanburyDoug) January 25, 2021
But the New York Times (in an opinion piece) says yes, it is constitutional.
A SENATOR should have not allowed the Article to be delivered to the Senate – I know this may sound radical but not allowing the Constitution to be used as tushy wipe should not be viewed as radical !
— Funny_Guy (@FunnyGu31492803) January 26, 2021
That seems obvious to me – just consider the consequences if Congress could impeach private citizens for the purpose of ensuring that they are disqualified for running for office.
— AmericaFirst?? (@guy_next_to_me) January 25, 2021
Vote to dismiss and refuse to participate after that.
— Brett (@PatrioTrumpet) January 26, 2021
Next on the docket, the belated impeachment of JFK for the Bay of Pigs debacle.
— Rob McCray (@clanmacrae9) January 25, 2021
Here is what the @GOP needs to do, since this is nothing but a political charade, they need to declare they are not participating in it and just walk out, also Trump needs to declare he is not participating and any outcome will get to SCOUTS since its Un-Constitutional
— Raylon Givens (@JewishWarrior13) January 26, 2021
So why is this allowed to proceed?
— Bee ? (@bernice65) January 26, 2021
Every Republican should refuse to attend.
— Tony Huneycutt (@tonyhuneyc) January 25, 2021
Oh, Sen. Mitt Romney will be there, and he’s already said he’s voting yes to “remove” Trump.
The Democrats are so fixated and just can’t cleanse the taste Trump left in their craws. Ignorance is bliss.
— piedmonteagle (@piedmonteagle) January 26, 2021
You should impeach Obama next then for 2016 election interference and other crimes
— Della Chapman (@ChapMom) January 25, 2021
Plus it's an enormous waste of time and taxpayer money, which could be allocated much more wisely. How does impeaching a private citizen, who no longer holds office, serve the interests of the general public?
— OnWisconsin715 (@GB_Backer17) January 25, 2021
This is another abomination of the Constitution.
Pelosi drama at some point becomes a threat to our republic, along with the media demanding statements of conformity from an elected representative of the people should light warning beacons across our nation.— President-Elect Goalie (@Pg08DD) January 25, 2021
The Democrats have one reason and one reason alone to proceed w the impeachment is to disqualify Trump from running for President again. They do not have the authority to decide on that but the American people. Period!
— Phil M ??⚓??? (@fsmarra17) January 26, 2021
It's 2024 election interference in a direct way!
— Thesanelib (@Thesanelib) January 26, 2021
Maybe … Trump just announced the opening of the Office of the Former President.
Doesn't sound like he's going to run again, especially the last sentence. pic.twitter.com/xwEHhu0Y8n
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) January 25, 2021
Related:
‘Justice is clearly the goal’! Trump’s Senate trial will be presided over by a Dem member of the jury https://t.co/WcryBSTWlU
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 25, 2021
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