The lead prosecutor, Democratic Jamie Raskin, offered a preview of the trial saying: “The story of the president's actions is both riveting and horrifying. "The goal of the film is to remind lawmakers of the fear they felt when they were whisked to safety as hundreds of Trump supporters breached the Capitol," Raskin added. Last week Democrats attempted to have Trump give evidence at the trial - a move swiftly rejected by his legal team. I’m ready to end the impeachment trial because I think it’s blatantly unconstitutional,” Graham, who has been one of Trump’s closest allies in Congress, said. The President was first impeached in February last year on two charges - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2021 22:11 UTC