[grateful]

If they want to go with the whole “he was President when he was impeached by the House” argument, then for this trial, would he not also be considered President and therefore, the chief justice should preside? If they’re now stating he’s a private citizen and since the chief justice won’t preside, they can appoint someone, well... the senate doesn’t have the authority to try private citizens. I don’t see how, by any logic, this is constitutional.

[NonValueAdded]

This is entering the realm of 3D chess. As a tactical move, xPDJT could file a Writ of Mandamus request with SCOTUS asserting the "Impeached as President, then tried as President" idea and seek to compel Roberts to preside as is Constitutionally required. Otherwise, Roberts would be impeachable! Either way, Yamamoto!

[Former Proud Canadian]

Facts. Logic. Reason.

Why do you mention these things citizen? Revolutionaries act, they don't think.