Trump's impeachment trial will likely start with a fierce debate between Democrats and Republicans over proposed rules for the first stage of the Senate trial.
The House of Representatives impeached Trump on Dec. 18 for abuse of power and obstruction of justice. Democrats allege Trump abused his power by pressuring the Ukrainian government to open investigations into his political rivals, and then stonewalled the House's investigation of his conduct.
During the Senate trial, Democrats seek the testimony of four current or former Trump administration officials who failed to take part in the impeachment inquiry like former national security adviser John Bolton. Bolton has offered to testify if subpoenaed.Republicans, on the other hand, have argued that Democrats' impeachment case is deficient because it requires further testimony. Some, like Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
A senior Republican leadership aide explained that the rules are set to model those of President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial in January 1999.Who are the 7 impeachment managers selected for the Senate trial of President Donald Trump? "It’s clear Senator McConnell is hell-bent on making it much more difficult to get witnesses and documents and intent on rushing the trial through," Schumer said. "On something as important as impeachment, Senator McConnell’s resolution is nothing short of a national disgrace."
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