Trump Team Seeks Fast Acquittal as Impeachment Defense Begins

Trump Team Seeks Fast Acquittal as Impeachment Defense Begins

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The video discusses the defense's strategy in Trump's trial, focusing on arguments that Trump did not incite the January 6th violence and highlighting perceived double standards. The possibility of calling witnesses depends on House Democrats, and the trial could conclude soon. Despite some Republican praise for the Democrats' case, many senators doubt the trial's constitutionality and Trump's direct influence on the Capitol attack. Conviction remains unlikely due to insufficient Republican support.

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What is the current sentiment among Republican senators regarding the trial's constitutionality?

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What challenges does the prosecution face in reaching the conviction threshold?

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