President Trump must be convicted for the safety and security of our democracy and our people," he said. US Senate TV/Handout via ReutersDemocrats have rejected those arguments, including the assertion that the former president did not receive due process. Trump, who left office on Jan. 20, is the first former American president to face trial after leaving office. Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit Trump, a source familiar with the situation said on Saturday. Security-camera footage played at the trial showed rioters came perilously close to lawmakers and Pence as the officials were evacuated from the Senate and House chambers.

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