17 witnesses—picked by Democrats—have already testified.
But if Democrats want more, here are some suggestions ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Cy1FcUWgvu
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 30, 2020
The lack of support for additional witnesses in the trial serves as another reason for the likelihood of acquittal. On Thursday night, Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander informed that further witnesses are barred from the impeachment trial.
An excerpt from Alexander’s statement reads as follows:
“Our founding documents provide for duly elected presidents who serve with ‘the consent of the governed,’ not at the pleasure of the United States Congress. Let the people decide.”
Therefore, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will most likely initiate a vote on the articles of impeachment. With Republicans maintaining control in the Senate, a prediction of both articles’ dismissal is a safe bet.
Reactions from the Democrats
House Democrats have opined that a Senate trial is not legitimate without allowance of additional witnesses. However, the House has no power over how the Senate conducts its trial. The Senate’s outlook on impeachment has not changed since the inception of impeachment proceedings.
