It's a matter of "solemn respect for the integrity of Federal institutions" not the Constitution (Although you can make an argument).
House members for the prosecution are representing the entire chamber regardless if there were votes against impeachment. An standing House member acting as part of the defense council would make the HOR look divided as well as making the whole impeachment process a farce.
Yes I know, how could an already farce turn into another one? Well, I am just going by what these creatures that we elect actually believe and project.
So, when Leakey Leahey presides over the case where he will also be sitting as a juror, that’s not OK, either. Right?
"House members for the prosecution are representing the entire chamber regardless if there were votes against impeachment. An standing House member acting as part of the defense council would make the HOR look divided as well as making the whole impeachment process a farce."The Constitution has no language to impeach a private citizen, thus Gaetz can legally serve as Trump's counsel, and in fact should press the matter to SCOTUS just to pull Queeg Roberts into the fray.