If convicted, the Senate is also expected to vote on whether to bar Trump from holding office again.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Trump is owed a"full and fair process where the former president can mount a defense."to give time for preparations, which would also allow the Senate to approve more of President Joe Biden's cabinet.
McConnell has said he's undecided on whether to convict Trump. His vote could carry significant influence over a caucus he has led for 14 years.Frank Thorp V is a producer and off-air reporter covering Congress for NBC News, managing coverage of the Senate.
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