The House voted 232-197 on Wednesday to impeach President Trump an unprecedented second time, on a charge of “inciting violence” against the U.S. government. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) left open the possibility of voting to convict at a trial, which would occur after Trump leaves office next week.
American Congress Considers Impeaching Trump
During debate on the House floor, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Trump “bears responsibility” for last week’s violent takeover of the Capitol but argued against impeachment so close to the end of his term.
Washington Post reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called Trump “a clear and present danger” and said “he must go.”
