The Kentucky Republican is working hand in hand with the White House. The Democratic-run House is set to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate in a matter of days. The person described the president’s talk of dismissal as simply covering the possibilities as the White House continues to work closely with Republicans on Capitol Hill. The groundwork for the Senate trial was laid months ago as McConnell built GOP support for modeling it partly on rules devised for President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial in 1999. Trump is scheduled to attend the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, early next week – just as the Senate trial is expected to be underway in Washington.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 13, 2020 22:52 UTC