Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Scheduled For Week Of February 8th

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Scheduled For Week Of February 8th

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The video discusses the timeline and details of the Senate impeachment trial for former President Trump, set to begin the week of February 8th. Announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the trial follows the House's impeachment of Trump for incitement of insurrection related to the January 6th Capitol riot. The trial aims to provide truth and accountability, with a timeline agreed upon with Republicans to allow Trump's legal team preparation time. Trump is the first president to be impeached twice and to face a Senate trial after leaving office. If convicted by a two-thirds Senate majority, a simple majority could then vote to ban him from future office.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the trial scheduled to begin?

The week of February 8th

The week of February 22nd

The week of February 15th

The week of February 1st

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced the timeline for the trial?

Mitch McConnell

Nancy Pelosi

Chuck Schumer

Joe Biden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the trial according to the transcript?

To delay political processes

To support Trump's legal team

To punish Trump

To provide truth and accountability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Trump's impeachment trial historically significant?

Both B and C

He is the first president to be impeached twice

He is the first president to face trial after leaving office

He is the first president to be impeached

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if Trump is convicted by the Senate?

He could be fined

He could be pardoned

He could be banned from holding office again

He could be imprisoned