Former President Trump Acquitted In Historic Second Impeachment Trial

The Senate voted 57 to 43 in favor of convicting former President Trump for inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol, but fell short of the required two-thirds majority, resulting in his acquittal. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the vote. The trial included a compromise on witness testimony, with a statement about Trump's remarks during a call with Kevin McCarthy. Despite the acquittal, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell held Trump responsible for the Capitol violence, stating that the rioters acted on Trump's wishes.

What was the outcome of the Senate vote on Trump's impeachment for inciting an insurrection?

• Conviction with a 2/3 majority

• Acquittal due to lack of majority

• Postponement of the trial

• Unanimous decision for conviction

How many Republicans joined Democrats in voting for Trump's conviction?

• Seven

• Twelve

• Ten

• Five

What was the compromise reached by Democrats regarding witness testimony?

• Extending the trial indefinitely

• Allowing live witness testimonies

• Introducing a statement about Trump's call with McCarthy

• Dropping all charges against Trump

What did Mitch McConnell argue regarding the Senate's jurisdiction?

• The Senate should have postponed the trial

• The Senate lacked jurisdiction after Trump's presidency ended

• The Senate had jurisdiction only if Trump was still in office

• The Senate had full jurisdiction

What did Mitch McConnell say about Trump's responsibility for the Capitol violence?

• Trump was not responsible at all

• Trump was practically and morally responsible

• Trump was only partially responsible

• Trump was responsible but should not be convicted