The two articles of impeachment that brought Trump to trial in the Senate stem from the president’s decision to withhold military aid to Ukraine. House Democrats also charged Trump with obstruction of Congress for refusing to turn over documents and provide witnesses. The legal team defending Trump in the Senate trial has argued that even if the aid were held up, Trump did so because of concerns of corruption in Ukraine. Senate Republicans voted Friday to deny Senate Democrats’ demands that new evidence and new witnesses be considered during the trial. A vote to convict or acquit Trump was expected Wednesday, with acquittal all but assured in the Republican-led chamber.

Source: thestar February 02, 2020 00:56 UTC