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House Democrats to seek President Donald Trump’s impeachment over ‘insurrection’ attempt at the US Capitol
The Democrat who helped draft articles of impeachment to be brought against US President Donald Trump is confident the move will have the support of some Republicans.
Key points:
- Democrats in the House of Representatives will introduce formal articles of impeachment on Monday local time
- The impeachment would focus only on alleged ‘insurrection’ over the Capitol riot
- Any ensuing trial would likely not begin until after Mr Trump leaves office on January 20
Ted Lieu said the formal articles of impeachment, which will be introduced by Democrats in the House of Representatives on Monday local time, have already drawn 180 co-sponsors.
The charges brought against Mr Trump would be “very narrow” and relate to the President encouraging rioters to…
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