Senate votes to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment: ABC News Livecame down to an anticlimactic end Wednesday afternoon with acquittal on both articles.
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, watches.Trump is only the third president in U.S. history to face an impeachment trial, but largely because Republicans have a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, his fate has been mostly a foregone conclusion since even before the proceedings began.
"It is, therefore, ordered and adjudged that the said Donald John Trump be and he is here by acquitted of the charges in said articles."4:18 p.m. Senate votes to acquit Trump on first article of impeachment Mitch McConnell speaks on the Senate floor prior to an impeachment vote, Feb. 5, 2020, in Washington, DC.3:58 p.m. McConnell: 'The framers built the Senate to keep temporary rage from doing permanent damage'
“The facts are clear; security aid was withheld from Ukraine in an attempt to benefit the president’s political campaign. While White House attorneys claim this behavior is not serious, it is dangerous to the fundamental principles of American democracy to use the power of the federal government for personal or political gain.
"Alone, each of the defenses advanced by the president's counsel comes close to being preposterous. Together they are as dangerous to the republic as this president, a fig leaf so large as to excuse any presidential misconduct. Arguments were found to make him a king." "After many sleepless nights, I have reluctantly concluded that the evidence is sufficient to convict the President for both abuse of power and obstruction of Congress," he said in a statement and then elaborated in a floor speech. “I will not shrink from my duty to defend the Constitution and do impartial justice,” he said.
He brushed off reporters’ attempts to learn how he’ll vote on acquittal, telling them they would “find out at 4 p.m. today.”
MM lost everything on his bet
What a disgrace!
Moscow Mitch please say hello to Dick Cheney for me. Will you.
Not so.
now ive got jury duty and reguardless ill just vote not guilty and I don't want any witnesses or see any documents
Democracy is in danger when morals no longer leads the way.
Moscow Mitch is nothing but trash Trump trash I don't know who brainwashed him I'm not sure if it was Trump or somebody else but he is just as delusional as Trump and neither one of them is mentally fit for their job!!!
And the lies go on. You sold out America.
We shall see Moscow Mitch
That’s what it’s always about. Re election and lobbyists
So thank you SpeakerPelosi RepAdamSchiff RepJerryNadler clowns enjoy the balance of your terms because you're going to be unemployed here soon.
He said poll watcher
Sorry but you Moscow Mitch, are the political loser, you've been taking advantage of your office and this country for far too long!
DITCH MOSCOW MITCH and the entire GOP.
Moscow Mitch is wrong again. This is the most POWERFUL anti-GOP move in history. Every single senator is on record for TREASON by refusing to convict Trump of his VERY PUBLICLY PROVEN CRIMES. Those Retrumplicans will be voted out, EVERY SINGLE ONE. Just like Congress. GONE.
You helped cover it up you did not be fair you won’t get my vote
The rouge doesn't do him justice I say.
We will see what happens in November ... I am confident a Blue Tsunami is coming.
Awwww, zip it! You are complicit in all of it, and you will go down in world history as a devil. What a legacy to leave behind!😝
Because it’s time to clear the bullshit and empty the trash
Nah.
TBD
So wrong white old man
BS!
Ok Palpatine
Oh Kentucky bless your heart doncha know, the state that continuous to give MoscowMitch over and over and over again!
Double chin up today Mitch! 😂
Retire already
You’ll be gone Moscow Mitch. 2018 was just a little taste. Just wait until November.
Moscow Mitch go to hell
I dont believe him...he is not credible. He covered for Trump knowing it was wrong. Hopefully he will be replacedd.
Maybe, Moscow Mitch, Maybe!! Let's see, because you aren't safe yet either!
Time will give the reason of who or who are the real losers and the consequences of what happened today.
Keep thinking that way Mitch see you in November
Disposable
senatemajldr Impeachment isn’t supposed to be about polls. It’s supposed to be about upholding the constitution, regardless of the political fallout. But, hey, at least McConnell feels good about how things played out politically. BeLikeMitt
This guy is no longer in touch with reality! 37% approval rating in his home State
Gawd that fuckin neck! senatemajldr
Does that include u
Sure Mitch, you keep telling yourself that.
More concerned about political wins that moral wins. He joins tbe George Wallace's of history.
You should be ashamed of yourself!
Proof?
52 vote to keep , poll the people next time.
Merely Articulating, but Fanatic of RacistKiller BerlinWallCopyBeast from East Germany. Soon Walls built by dSerpent'sBeast will be Destroyed by Americans themselves of Any Race.And inSpiritWorldDimension,those BeastPolutecians will beHeldLiable toCreator HolyWord.John1:1-5& 9-12
DIRTBAG!!!!😡😡😡😡😡
Dude is a flipping fossil trying to install a monarchy under our patriotic noses. senatemajldr needs to be voted out asap...he is a danger to this Republic. How do you excuse IMPOTUS setting up a transnational back channel to destroy a political rival & cheat in the election?
MoscowMitchTraitor senatemajldr
Kentucky, I sure hope you get rid of this guy.
Who cares about truth or character, just win the election.
God help this country
😂😂
We shall see
Hahahaha. Another lie.
See Mitch that's the thing, you care about politics, polls, and winning. The rest of us care about humanity and what's right....
Mitch McConnell is just a loser. What hasn’t been emphasized enough is that everything about the Ukraine story was designed to benefit Russia, as does this acquittal after a sham trial. The Republicans are slavishly devoted to Vladimir Putin, led by MoscowMitch and Trump.
Absolutely. Pelosi should be forced to step down. She single handedly cost the Dems 2020 election. She's completely useless with her smoke and mirrors. Shameful. Disgrace to any public seat.
Awfully flushed in the face there. Better check his heart meds
Corona for Mitch
What the senatemajldr cares about, not the Constitution... SAD
Has he not looked at his own race? He and his traitorous minions are going down.
Russian Coward!!!
Hahahah senatemajldr is as cowardly as the rest of the gop enablers who are terrified of a game show host, sexual predator and moron. He’s exposed them for who they really are that’s what bugs them the most.They knew it wouldn’t end well but put themselves above all else.
He is a traitor and a liar!
Malarkey Turtle.
Mitchell abused his power, in addition to Trump. Today, the Senators showed the American people, they just don't care that there is a criminal serving as president of the United States.
Impeached is an indelible word. There for all of history to see.
Such a wuss.
Still impeached
Saying it out loud doesn’t make it so.
Great idea, let’s not investigate and hold our politicians accountable for fear of losing your jobs.
MoscowMitch
I can’t stop looking at his neck/chin. I imagine when he eats it looks like a pelican trying to gobble down a fish.
Moscow Mitch all American will see who the losers in November
senatemajldr you demonstrate NONE of these qualities. Neither does the POTUS, VP or any other HouseGOP or SEnateGOP member except Mitt He has integrity. You all choose $ and status over the right thing
A perfect example of how power tends to corrupt. It was never about about what’s right or wrong, but rather about doing what it takes to get re-elected.
Lock up moscow mitch
senatemajldr exposes their reason for being impartial and shunning the Constitution. He was right this was a political trial and Republicans used it as a political attempt to not lose votes in contested states. Forgoing their obligation and duty as elected officials.
Seriously ABC! Do you not care to run a Story on how the Coronavirus will hit America and there is no universal healthcare coverage! Don’t you understand how this will rapidly spread in the US and cause hundreds of not thousands of deaths!!!
One lies and the others swear to it...
Yes, that’s what he cares about. Votes.
Yeah no 🔥🤪🤡
That idiot has no concept of doing the right thing. He is garbage.
Ahhh what polls are you looking at , because people are angry, your older tried & true FOX demographic is bullshit at this sham cover up, mad as hell at you all for covering for this crook... you crossed the line for them on this & they vote religiously, so karma is coming
Probably the traitors to the nation in this country since they vote for a good feeling of having a loud mouth bashing other people they will re-elect him. That is the Morals of 43% of the population of this nation Americans for money and None for the Country TRAITORS. CNN
Looks like they’ll have to try to beat Trump the old fashioned way...at the ballot box.
I disagree senator, I think Democrats can legitimately campaign on obvious GOP corruption in both the House and Senate. Dems could win the Senate as well. The GOP has set a dangerous precedent which will bite them back hard.
So they did it for votes?
Pelosi is disgraceful, she should be removed from her position
Does he really understand that the Democratic Party is in trouble? That so far..unless the dems pull a Bloomberg/Clinton ticket they have no chance for next election? Dude--let it go.
M.McConnell is a horrible senate majority leader. But, being a traitor is a piece of cake for him.
He predicted GOPutin Party would retain House in 2018 so much for Moscow Mitch. mitchricherkypoorer.
That’s a big lie.
SUCK IT LTARDS!!!! WINNING
Because you’ve cultivated a culture of racism, evangelical Christianity, and hate. Quite the triad.
That, I very much doubt. But you keep telling yourself and your friends in Moscow how great you’re doing.
More like Democrat’s are trying to take our rights away!!!!
7NY HahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahanancypelosiIsAJoke DemocratsAreDestroyingAmerica
DenverChannel Go have another drink.
The only thing that’s conclusive is that Shummer, Pelosi, Nadler and Schiff are an embarrassment to this country. Let’s hope that their constituents wake up.
Today is the last good day he's ever going to have.
No the split as a competition worth undoing all the principles that drove the formation of the nation. Colors. It's that ICE T?
Sounds like Chuckles isn’t to confident about the election coming up. Don’t worry about the impeachment if the democrats are going to win 2020. Unless you think otherwise?
Actually MCConnell is more guilty of obstruction by not bringing forth bills passed by the House.
Except of course if that be a Democrat right Chuck. And by the way, when it comes to 'abuse of power' don't you think Trump's giving away Palestinian and Syrian land to Israel is a gross violation of Int'l law?
What has Chuck Schumer done for anybody but himself?
WATCH: A Communist Party rapper dissed Donald Trump
Every time a Democrat opens their mouth lies and bullshit pour out like lava from a volcano. Their supporters fall for it every single time.
Cry Chuckie, cry all you want. He's still exonerated.
No no no more please!! I can't stand his talking orange head or his egotistical biased opinions. Please, I beg of the universe, let him be a visiting ET and let him phone home right now!!!
To announce he is officially suspending the Constitution ?
The second Whistleblower is PFC40Book Would a moral compass be suppressed by a 'AI infused big data dumped psyop software' Corps can shape behavior of humans being? A corp is dead not equal to a human right?
If I want someone to lie to me, I could ask an ex or a drunk friend.
👏🏼👏🏼
However it will forever be etched in history books that there were articles of impeachment.
A very sad day for USA. GOPSenators have voted to endorse the corruption of Trump & all future presidents.
WLOX 👏👏👏
Traitors in action, history will remember
BIG LOSS for Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats They wasted TIME for a Process that was going to FAIL
Sorry losers
SenateGOP are beyond contempt.
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