There is no question the senate will allow Trump to at least answer, and that is a defense even if sans witnesses.
It's up to the senate to figure out how much process has to occur in order to preserve the senate's credibility, and public (and history) acceptance of the outcome.
As for turncoats, takes 2/3rd to convict. Trump is safe. Plus, the articles really are a joke. The public might be that stupid, I don't know.
Thanks again!
thanks for the dialogue.