President's Defense Team Begins Opening Statement In Impeachment Trial

President's Defense Team Begins Opening Statement In Impeachment Trial

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The transcript covers President Trump's defense team's initial presentation in his impeachment trial, focusing on perceived weaknesses in the House managers' case. The defense team, led by Patrick Cipolloni and Jay Sekulow, plans a more detailed defense later. The House managers presented their case with extensive documentation. Democrats are strategizing to call new witnesses, needing Republican support. A poll shows 66% of Americans favor new witnesses, though a slim majority oppose Trump's removal. New audio evidence suggests Trump sought the removal of Ukrainian ambassador Yovanovitch, challenging his claims of not knowing Lev Parnas. The trial will continue with further developments expected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of President Trump's defense team during their initial presentation?

To point out perceived weaknesses in the House managers' case

To call for immediate dismissal of the trial

To highlight the strengths of the House managers' case

To present new evidence against the House managers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans, according to a poll, support calling new witnesses in the trial?

66%

75%

50%

33%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new evidence emerged outside of the Senate chamber?

A letter from the Ukrainian ambassador

A video of President Trump discussing the trial

Emails between President Trump and Lev Parnas

Audio of President Trump calling for the removal of the Ukrainian ambassador

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is President Trump's stance on his right to hire and fire ambassadors?

He believes the Senate should decide on ambassador appointments

He believes he has every right to hire and fire ambassadors

He believes only Congress can hire and fire ambassadors

He believes he has no right to hire and fire ambassadors

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the impeachment trial continue?

Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 Eastern

Monday afternoon at 1:00 Eastern

Monday morning at 9:00 Eastern

Monday evening at 6:00 Eastern