Earlier this month, the Democrat-led House of Representatives delivered the second impeachment of then-President Trump. This impeachment arrived after demonstrators loyal to the 45th president broke into the U.S. Capitol, causing countless damages and loss of life.
Due to Trump’s White House term expiring on January 20th, not enough time existed for the Senate to hold a trial before Biden became president. Multiple Republicans in both congressional chambers have spoken out against impeaching a former president who is now a private citizen; however, Biden and congressional Democrats are more than eager to proceed with the trial.
As of today, the article of impeachment that accuses Trump of inciting an insurrection is now in the hands of the Senate.
All eyes on the U.S. Senate
Trump’s impeachment trial is to commence roughly two weeks from today. Already, though, there are certain debates about the legality of impeaching a president who is no longer in office. Some Republicans believe it’s unconstitutional; others warn that proceeding with impeachment measures will only further divide the country.
