But that proposal, discussed among some Senate Republicans in recent days, is seen as a final tool against Bolton becoming an explosive figure in the trial. Trump’s trial begins in earnest Tuesday on the two impeachment charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “I don’t know.”Privately and publicly, some veteran Republicans cautioned that while the White House wants to control the process, it’s not for White House officials to decide how Bolton’s testimony would be handled. On television, Trump’s allies keep warning Democrats of “mutually assured destruction” — that if Democrats get their own witnesses, Trump’s team will call the Bidens. Of course, it may not be up to the White House or Trump’s congressional allies.

Source: Washington Post January 20, 2020 23:18 UTC