Schumer Names 4 Possible Witnesses For Impeachment Trial

Schumer Names 4 Possible Witnesses For Impeachment Trial

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The transcript discusses the delay in aid to Ukraine and the subsequent political actions in the U.S. Senate. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has requested subpoenas for key witnesses if an impeachment trial against President Trump proceeds. The House is preparing for a vote on impeachment charges, while Schumer suggests a resolution for trial procedures. Republicans prefer a short trial without witnesses, and McConnell plans to meet with Schumer to discuss trial details.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Chuck Schumer request to be subpoenaed for the impeachment trial?

Lindsey Graham, Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski

Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence

Rudy Giuliani, William Barr, Mike Pompeo, Jared Kushner

Mick Mulvaney, John Bolton, Robert Blair, Michael Duffey

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did Schumer emphasize should be resolved before moving forward with the trial?

The location of the trial

The duration of the trial

The issue of witnesses and documents

The media coverage of the trial

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional suggestions did Schumer's letter include?

The trial should be held in secret

The trial should be televised

Suggestions for the trial's duration and additional documents

The trial should be postponed indefinitely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Republican stance on calling witnesses for the trial?

They support calling as many witnesses as possible

They want only Democratic witnesses

They believe no witnesses should be called

They are undecided on the issue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason some Republicans oppose calling witnesses?

To keep the trial short

To avoid media attention

To save on costs

To protect national security