As the subject of the charges on trial, Trump has no direct say over how the Senate proceeds and, by all accounts, Republicans do not have the votes needed to dismiss the case as Trump suggested, at least not before hearing opening arguments. Trump’s running impeachment commentary came on a day when much of Washington was busy preparing for the trial, only the third such proceeding in American history. “They take an oath to have a fair trial, and we think that would be with witnesses and documentation,” Pelosi said. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan 9, 2020. Other impeachment witnesses and people close to him say that Bolton was deeply alarmed by Trump’s actions toward Ukraine and, as one of his top aides, has relevant, firsthand information to share with lawmakers.

Source: bd News24 January 13, 2020 11:48 UTC