Senators reconvened in the Capitol for the third day of Trump’s impeachment trial with House impeachment managers making their case to both senators and the American people that Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine for his own personal gain while hurting the national interest. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said “The charges set forth in the first article of impeachment are firmly grounded in the Constitution of the United States,” and that “No president has ever used his office to compel a foreign nation to help him cheat in our elections.” House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff added that Trump “is a president who truly feels that he can do whatever he wants.” Democrats are using their 24 hours of opening arguments to target a small group of Senate Republicans they hope will cross the aisle and vote with them to issue subpoenas for documents and witnesses. Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitt Romney have hinted they could be open to the possibility of calling witnesses. Trump is reportedly “very pleased” with how the trial is going and is eager to prove “he’s done nothing wrong.” The Senate impeachment trial could end by next Thursday or Friday if the White House decides not to use its full 24 hours for opening arguments. (Wall Street Journal / Bloomberg / CNN)
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2020/01/23/day-1099/
