[stanne]

You’re combining impeachment by Congress - a political process - with judicial processes

Within the judicial process there’s convicting a president for doing things that while illegal are done for the advantage of the people versus doing illegal things for personal power

So no

Then was the guy even legitimately president.

[Jim W N]

When it comes to Officers of the United States, the Constitution combines impeachment (accusation) and conviction by Congress - a political process - with judicial processes.

The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

US Const., Art. II, Sec. 4.

Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.

US Const., Art. I, Sec. 3, Cl. 6-7.