Donald Trump set for acquittal after Senate rejects calling witnesses
02 February 2020 - 10:12
Washington — Republicans are preparing to defend their expected acquittal of President Donald Trump after their Senate votes to reject witness testimony at his impeachment trial sparked criticism they were aiding a cover-up and abdicating their duties.
Criticism only intensified late on Saturday after US media reported that officials cited presidential privilege in redacting 24 e-mails related to Trump’s hold on military assistance to Ukraine, an issue at the heart of his impeachment trial for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress...
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