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It was already evident that Republicans would not hold the president accountable. Now it is up to Democrats, and the electorate Not all battles are fought in the belief that they will be won. Some are fought in the belief that conceding in advance would be even worse. Democrats knew Donald Trump was unlikely to […] More
In the wake of his acquittal, Democrats have warned, the country may learn the true meaning of Trump unbound Even recently, Donald Trump has shown some capacity to be constrained. Related: Trump to respond to impeachment acquittal after attacking Democrats at prayer breakfast – live Continue reading… More
Report shows Iowa caucus results ‘riddled with inconsistencies’ Trump acquitted, with Romney the only Republican to vote to convict Buttigieg lead over Sanders narrowing in Iowa results Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.22pm GMT Following the Senate’s vote to acquit Trump, Republican senator Rick Scott is now proposing […] More
Newspapers say the Senate impeachment trial has seriously damaged democracy Trump acquittal – live updates The international media were scathing in their verdict on Donald Trump’s acquittal in his Senate trial, portraying it as a bitter charade that would allow the president to continue his onslaught on American democracy – with potential global consequences. Germany’s […] More
The impeachment process has left the president seemingly in a more powerful position – but some experts believe Democrats ‘had to do it’ Donald Trump’s acquittal brought to an end a battle that the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, never wanted in the first place – and which could pose future problems for the Democratic party […] More
It was the third time in US history that a president has been put on a trial in such a way – and Republicans and Democrats were consistent in their votes One by one they rose in the hushed Senate chamber and pronounced the words heard for centuries in courtrooms all over the world: guilty, […] More
In a hyperpartisan era, Republicans cast Trump as a victim while Democrats lamented his ‘normalisation of lawlessness’ Donald Trump’s short but indelible political career has been based around the principle of divide-and-fool. His acquittal in the impeachment trial by the US Senate will further fan the flames of the most profound national split since the […] More
President’s son made remark after Romney said he would vote to convict Donald Trump on first article of impeachment Donald Trump Jr has called for Mitt Romney to be expelled from the Republican party after the senator announced he would vote to convict the president on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power. In […] More
