They will hold the trial after he leaves office to determine if he is eligible to run for President in 2024.
I don’t think the Constitution allows that. The qualifications for President are stated clearly, and don’t include “impeached while a private citizen to prevent reelection,” which is what this would be.
But, deductive reasoning from original legal text doesn’t seem to be reliable any longer.
You watch to much internets.
Cannot impeach a civilian.
Too many people are saying it is unconstitutional to have a trial after his terms ends. I don’t think Roberts will go along either. You have to have a conviction before you vote to remove his eligibility.
Mitch (and the establishment) is just building up obstacles to him running again. Trump is too divisive, he lost before, he is too old, etc. The real reason is he isn’t part of the club. Looking at 2022 it is hard too picture the Republicans picking up Senate seats (assuming fair elections). 2024 looks more likely and but Mitch will be 82 and up for re-election. Mitch is more likely headed toward obscurity, than majority leader again.
And, don’t forget, at that point MITCH WON’T BE THE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER.