The three possible outcomes of Trump’s impeachment trial

The transcript discusses the impeachment trial of former President Trump, focusing on the context, the presiding authority, the Senate's composition, and the possible outcomes. Trump, the first US president to be impeached twice, faces a trial for incitement of insurrection. The trial is presided over by Patrick Leahy instead of Chief Justice John Roberts. The Senate consists of 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 independents who caucus with the Democrats. A two-thirds majority is needed to convict Trump, requiring additional Republican support. The trial could result in acquittal, conviction, or a conviction with a declaration of insurrection, potentially barring Trump from future office.

Who presided over Trump's first impeachment trial?

• Nancy Pelosi

• John Roberts

• Patrick Leahy

• Kamala Harris

How many Republicans are expected to side with Democrats in finding Trump guilty?

• 6

• 11

• 2

• 50

What is required for Trump to be convicted in the Senate?

• A two-thirds majority

• Unanimous consent

• A three-fourths majority

• A simple majority

What could happen if Trump is convicted and declared to have engaged in insurrection?

• He could be fined

• He could be banned from public office

• He could be imprisoned

• He could be pardoned

Which amendment is mentioned in relation to declaring Trump engaged in insurrection?

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• First Amendment