Despite 44 members of the US Senate’s 100 members objecting to the upcoming trial of former president Donald Trump, it remains scheduled to begin on February 9.

If it goes ahead, the dark days we have recently experienced will grow darker. The founders intended impeachment and trial as safeguards against tyranny; as the ultimate sanction for those holding offices of public trust who had abused their power and authority. ..

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