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Mitch McConnell tells Republicans to ‘vote with their conscience’ ahead of President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial
Republicans in the US Senate are being told to vote with their conscience in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Key points:
- Mitch McConnell has given senators permission to vote against their own party
- 17 Republican senators would have to vote with Democrats to convict President Trump
- The second impeachment trial is likely to happen after Joe Biden’s inauguration
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has reportedly told his colleagues the decision on whether to convict the outgoing president over the Capitol riot is theirs alone, freeing them from toeing the party line.
No date has been set for the trial but it appears likely to start after Joe Biden’s inauguration next week, and perhaps long after Mr Trump has…
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