Tuesday 2 February
In their 80-page test summary, nine Democrats argued that Mr. Trump identified a mob “as a loaded cannon” toward the Capitol shortly before the deadly Jan 6 rampage.
Mr Trump’s 14-page response has denied he was responsible for the Capitol attack. The minutes stated that not only does the Senate have the authority to take Mr. Trump to court as a private citizen, but that the chamber also has the sovereignty to prevent Mr. Trump from resigning. hold back.
One of Mr Trump Schoen’s lawyers called the impeachment process “completely illegal” in an interview with Fox News.
“I think this is also the worst legislative action I have ever seen in my life,” Mr Schoen said.
“It’s tearing the country apart at a time when we don’t need something like that.”
Thursday 4 February
Former House of House managers have asked former Mr Trump to testify under oath about his conduct ahead of the January 6 Capitol riot.
“Despite your controversy over these allegations of fact, I am writing to invite you to give evidence under oath, either before or during the Senate impeachment trial, in relation to your conduct on January 6, 2021, “Democratic lawyer Jamie Raskin, the House ‘s top impeachment manager, said in a letter to Mr. Trump and his lawyers.
Mr Trump’s lawyers rejected the request, rejecting their invitation as a “public relations stunt.”