House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday the upcoming impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump is about the "Protection of the constitution and the preservation of our republic."
"No one is above the law. Not even a President of the United States," she said, maintaining Trump must be "Tried and convicted to ensure that no future president will ever think it's ok to incite insurrection" and "To stop the ascertainment of who the next president of the United States will be" with inflammatory rhetoric.
Sen. Rand Paul made waves this week after raising constitutional concerns over the upcoming impeachment trial, concluding the proceedings reflect nothing more than a "Partisan exercise designed to further divide the country."
Forty-five GOP senators, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, formally questioned the legitimacy of the trial.
45 Senators agreed that this sham of a "Trial" is unconstitutional.
"Let me be clear: There will be an impeachment trial in the United States Senate. There will be a vote on convicting the president for high crimes and misdemeanors," he said.
The impeachment trial is expected to begin the week of February 8.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Nancy Pelosi: Impeachment Trial Is About 'Protection of the Constitution'
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