What Trump's Acquittal Means for the 2020 Election - Impeachment Explained

The video discusses the Senate's decision to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment, allowing him to remain in office and run for re-election in 2020. It reviews the Senate trial, highlighting the lack of new witnesses and Mitt Romney's break from party lines. The video also examines historical impeachment cases of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton, comparing their political ramifications. Finally, it analyzes the potential impact of Trump's impeachment on the 2020 elections, noting the unique circumstances of his re-election bid post-impeachment.

What was the outcome of the Senate vote regarding new witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial?

• The Senate voted to call new witnesses.

• The Senate voted against calling new witnesses.

• The Senate postponed the decision on new witnesses.

• The Senate was undecided on calling new witnesses.

Which senator broke from party lines during Trump's impeachment vote?

• Doug Jones

• Susan Collins

• Mitt Romney

• Joe Manchin

Which president was impeached but not removed from office due to a single vote margin?

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What scandal led to the impeachment proceedings against Richard Nixon?

• The Iran-Contra Affair

• The Watergate Scandal

• The Whitewater Controversy

• The Teapot Dome Scandal

How did the Republicans fare in the 2000 elections following Clinton's impeachment?

• They maintained their previous standing in Congress.

• They suffered net losses in both houses of Congress.

• They lost the presidency but gained seats in Congress.

• They gained control of both houses of Congress.

What makes Trump's impeachment unique compared to previous cases?

• He resigned before the trial concluded.

• He was impeached twice.

• He was removed from office.

• He was the first to be impeached and run for reelection.

How has the widespread use of the internet affected the public's access to information about impeachments?

• It has made information less accessible.

• It has made information more readily available.

• It has confused the public with too much information.

• It has had no impact on information accessibility.