F.rom tears of grief and anger, to images of horrific violence and moments of deep sympathy, the second impeachment test of Donald J Trump, the 45th president of the United States, provided an all-encompassing view of human emotion.
The diverse team of characters featuring heroes and liars, several charismatic new faces and some old acquaintances, politicians and lawyers arguing for or against the actions of the former president around on the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and others who were at the heart of action. .
While the results of the experiment were expected, the participants made sure that the vision itself was anything but. These are just some of the people who made a significant contribution to the historical, and memorable, events.
Stacey plaskett
Plaskett, of the US Virgin Islands, made history as the first representative (non-voting member of Congress) who was part of a team of primary impeachment managers. But she will be remembered for the confident delivery of her powerful, punchy and colorful lore, which took words from the rappers Run The Jewels and GZA. Plaskett emerged as a skilled storyteller, guiding elders through the developments and drama of the day with clear and concise narration.
Jamie raskin
The Maryland caller and chief impeachment manager captured the room with his emotional and personal opening address, reporting the horror of the violence one day after his son’s funeral. Raskin brought his daughter Tabitha and his other daughter’s married son-in-law, to Congress so they could live together “in a devastating week”. The family parted as rioters passed through the Capitol, and Raskin was close to tears as he reminded them of texting each other with blessings.
Officer Eugene Goodman
The U.S. Capitol police officer was already an unsung hero of the upheaval, who was seen lurking the move up the stairs and away from the Senate chambers in a video that was widely shown on her last month. But impressive new photos of Goodman saving Utah senator Mitt Romney’s life by moving him out of the protesters ’path were the real moment of the lawsuit. Goodman, and several other officers on duty that day, received the conference gold medal, the highest honor the Congress can bestow.
Bile cassidy
The levels of Republican dissent gained an unexpected new member when the Louisiana senator joined five colleagues in supporting the Democrats in the vote over the constitution of the case. He drew criticism from members of the local party as a “disgrace” and retaliation from his “disgruntled” GOP state. Cassidy stood on the floor. “The American people count on us coming here with a ready mind to get information,” he said. “There’s a lot here.” At the end of the track came the five elders and another man, Richard Burr of North Carolina. , along with the vote to condemn him.
Donald trump
The 45th U.S. president passed much of his second impeachment test as he served his term in office: on the golf course. He was said to have been angry about the opening of his legal team, after monitoring shares at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, but he stepped up when lawyers pointed out he had several clips off Friday. Trump will look at his second freedom as proof, but dozens of Never Trump Republicans are overthrowing a breakout party and the extent of the damage done by the test on the conservative cause has not yet been measured.
Lindsey graham
On the night of the Capitol attack, the enigmatic Republican senator for South Carolina and Trump ally claimed to have been made with his friend. “We’ve had a hell of a trip.” I hate ending up like this. That’s enough, ”he said. But as the lawsuit progressed, Graham confirmed he was firmly back on Trump’s train. He hailed the House managers’ presentation as “offensive and absurd” while being praised by another Republican, and openly endorsed Trump’s defense lawyers, along with Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah.
Bruce castor
The former president’s lawyer had a hard time recovering from his very rocky start to the proceedings, drawing attention from Trump and insults from Republicans. His “defense” argument was an attack on Trump’s political opponents and an almost endless loop of video clips of leading Democratic politicians using the word “fight.” His biggest faux pas unknowingly admitted to the things his boss could never do, that Trump lost the election. Ultimately, however, his achievement does not seem to have affected many seniors.
Mike lee
The Utah Republican senator ended the first day of evidence hopping madly, not over the riot in the building where he works, but at House managers who gave him a name through evidence of a phone call that Trump did during the riots as he tried to further delay confirmation of the primary election. As a result of the anger Lee inflicted on managers to withdraw their statement. Later, the jury was unbiased as one of three Republicans, with Graham and Cruz, to contact Trump’s legal team.