The Senate impeachment trial is getting closer and closer to where Republicans maintained it would always end: an acquittal for President Trump.
The likely acquittal is projected to take place as early as this evening, seeing as Republican senators are opposed to additional witnesses and testimonies. Unlike their Democrat colleagues, GOP senators have consistently maintained that impeachment proceedings lack merit. Moreover, the right has criticized Democrats for alleging that they have an airtight case while calling for additional witnesses.
Why Democrats Want Additional Witnesses
The left’s interest in bringing forth additional witnesses occurred after John Bolton’s leaked manuscripts. In the manuscripts for a currently unpublished book, Bolton makes some strong claims against Trump. These claims entail that Trump warned Ukraine of possible withheld aid if the government declined to investigate Joe Biden and Hunter Biden.
Bolton’s claims are contrary to assertions from both Trump and Zelensky. Both parties maintain that there was no quid-pro-quo, pressure, or aid withheld. However, Democrats in Congress still believe that bringing forth additional witnesses will help a case they claim as “solid beyond a doubt.”
Why is Acquittal Likely?
There are several reasons why the acquittal of Trump is the likeliest outcome. First and foremost, the GOP maintains control of the Senate. Since the inception of impeachment proceedings, Democrats have never convinced Republicans of the proceedings’ validity. Moreover, during their time in the House, Democrats did not take into account the interests or wishes of the GOP minority.
