House Delivers Article To Senate, Triggering Trial

The video discusses the upcoming Senate trial events, including the swearing-in of 100 senators as jurors and the reading of the impeachment article. It highlights the issuance of a summons to former President Donald Trump and the role of Senator Patrick Leahy as the presiding officer, due to Trump's status as a former president. The video explains the constitutional stipulations for presiding officers in presidential impeachments and the exceptions applicable in this case.

Why is Senator Patrick Leahy presiding over the trial instead of the Chief Justice?

What role does Vice President Kamala Harris play in the Senate trial?