Democrats keep up pressure for second impeachment of Donald Trump
President takes a conciliatory tone as he comes closer than ever before to a formal concession
08 January 2021 - 08:46
Washington — President Donald Trump faced the threat on Thursday of a second impeachment, a day after his supporters breached the US Capitol in a stunning assault on American democracy as Congress was certifying president-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
As Democratic leaders demanded his ouster, Trump came closer than he ever has to a formal concession, acknowledging a new administration would be sworn in on January 20 and vowing to ensure a “smooth transition” in a video released on Thursday evening...
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