"The chances of getting a conviction are virtually nil," said Sen. Roger Wicker, a Mississippi Republican. "This needs to be a fair and respectable process because whatever we do, it's not just about President Trump. Collins, the Maine Republican who has been sharply critical of Trump's conduct, said that she is consulting with "constitutional scholars" about the proceedings. Asked about the GOP senators' assessment that Trump almost certainly won't get convicted, she said: "That's not an unreasonable conclusion, but I just don't know." With much of the GOP conference now lining up against conviction, Republicans speculate that the GOP leader will likely vote to acquit as well.

Source: CNN January 22, 2021 21:00 UTC