Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Former US President Trump acquitted by Senate in second impeachment trial
youtube ^ | 2/13/21 | youtube

Posted on 02/13/2021 2:18:04 PM PST by Jim W N

Former U.S. president Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial enters its fifth day on Saturday.

Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after a speedy impeachment trial that laid bare the violence and danger to their own lives and the fragility of the nation’s tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power.

After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Trump’s impeachment trial shifted on Friday to defense lawyers who argued that Trump had nothing to do with the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Trump's defense lawyer Michael van der Veen began his argument in the Senate on Friday by calling the article of impeachment against Trump an "unjust and blatantly unconstitutional act of political vengeance." He added, "like every other politically-motivated witch hunt the left has engaged in over the past four years, this impeachment is completely divorced of the facts, the evidence and the interests of the American people."

Trump lawyer David Schoen played an edited video of several members of the Democratic party using the word "fight" during public speaking engagements. "That's okay. You didn't do anything wrong, it's a word people use, but please stop the hypocrisy," Schoen said.

Impeachment managers wrapped up their case against the former president on Thursday.

The House has charged Trump, a Republican, with inciting an insurrection by exhorting thousands of supporters to march on the Capitol on Jan. 6, the day Congress gathered to certify Democrat Joe Biden's election win.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/7639292/tr...​


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government
KEYWORDS: 5ththread; braking; breaking; trump

1 posted on 02/13/2021 2:18:04 PM PST by Jim W N
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

At least they listed the scum: Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of Utah, Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania

Note the democrats vote in step.


2 posted on 02/13/2021 2:20:06 PM PST by minnesota_bound (I need more money. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

An imbecilic post.


3 posted on 02/13/2021 2:20:16 PM PST by traderrob6
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

TRUMP WON!


4 posted on 02/13/2021 2:20:49 PM PST by gdc61 (LOL not.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: gdc61

Again! I’m not sick of winning!


5 posted on 02/13/2021 2:23:08 PM PST by McGavin999 (biden is not my president )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: minnesota_bound

“At least they listed the scum: Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of Utah, Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania”

Don’t forget Burr of NC who voted to convict. On January 19, 2021 the DOJ announced it was dropping its investigation of GOP Senator Richard Burr of NC for insider trading. On February 13, 2021 Burr voted to convict Donald Trump. Coincidence?

“Note the democrats vote in step.”

They always do and they have successfully moved the country socially, politically, and economically to the left by sticking together for 70 years. Their party stands for something. Republicans claim to be conservative but are not. They have no guiding principles. Each Republican is in it for himself/herself. Voting Republican is a fools game.


6 posted on 02/13/2021 2:27:56 PM PST by Soul of the South (The past is gone and cannot be changed. Tomorrow can be a better day if we work on it.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Soul of the South

So vote democrat and go back to the democrat underground!

Sheesh


7 posted on 02/13/2021 2:30:18 PM PST by Pikachu_Dad ("the media are selling you a line of soap)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: minnesota_bound

We know of several Senators who absolutely need to be primaried.


8 posted on 02/13/2021 2:30:58 PM PST by Wilhelm Tell (True or False? This is not a tag line.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Soul of the South

Among the skeletons of the African, Indian and Republican elephants, only the African and Indian elephants can stand upright—and only because THOSE TWO have backbones!


9 posted on 02/13/2021 2:32:36 PM PST by Does so (The Media is the enemy of the people...Trial lawyers close behind...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

Trump acquitted, confusion over witnesses: Top takeaways from impeachment trial’s last day

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-acquitted-confusion-over-witnesses-top-takeaways-from-impeachment-trials-last-day/ar-BB1dEApr


10 posted on 02/13/2021 2:36:17 PM PST by GailA (Constitution vs evil Treasonous political Apparatchiks, PRO-CONSTITUTION!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

“Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after a speedy impeachment trial that laid bare the violence and danger to their own lives and the fragility of the nation’s tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power.”

There is some objective news reporting for you.


11 posted on 02/13/2021 2:37:39 PM PST by jeffersondem
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Pikachu_Dad

Just don’t vote at all. It’s a fools errand.


12 posted on 02/13/2021 2:38:26 PM PST by wiseprince (Me,)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

McConnell is a repugnant contemptible back stabbing corrupt POS.


13 posted on 02/13/2021 2:43:03 PM PST by klb99 (I now understand why the South seceeded)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

bookmark


14 posted on 02/13/2021 2:43:57 PM PST by GOP Poet (Super cool you can change your tag line EVERYTIME you post!! :D. (Small things make me happy))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: klb99

I agree.


15 posted on 02/13/2021 3:05:39 PM PST by madison10
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Jim W N

Trump Releases Statement, Following Impeachment Acquittal:

Trump was found not guilty on Saturday! 2/13/2021:

President Donald Trump has released a statement following his acquittal on an article of impeachment for “incitement of insurrection.”:

“It is a sad commentary on our times that one political party in America is given a free pass to denigrate the rule of law, defame law enforcement, cheer mobs, excuse rioters, and transform justice into a tool of political vengeance, and persecute, blacklist, cancel and suppress all people and viewpoints with whom or which they disagree.”

“I always have, and always will, be a champion for the unwavering rule of law, the heroes of law enforcement, and the right of Americans to peacefully and honorably debate the issues of the day without malice and without hate.”

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/02/breaking-trump-releases-statement-following-impeachment-acquittal/


16 posted on 02/13/2021 3:57:22 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Law & order took the last train out of DC & America on election/coup/night, Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: wiseprince

Uh huh... Got another lie to peddle?


17 posted on 02/13/2021 7:36:40 PM PST by Pikachu_Dad ("the media are selling you a line of soap)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson