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Why Trump Was impeached for the second time

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jan 14, 2021

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Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump entered the history book of infamy Wednesday as the first American leader to be impeached twice in one tenure.

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In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives impeached him for the single article of 'incitement of insurrection'.

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The votes were 232 for and 197 against. Four Republicans did not vote, while Ten supported the resolution.

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After the casting of the vote, Speaker Nancy Pelosi gavelled down, announcing "House Resolution is hereby adopted!".

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The resolution was the second Trump impeachment vote.

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The outgoing President's impeachment followed the invasion of U.S. Capitol by his supporters.

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Trump had incited the mob of supporters to invade the Capitol, at the time that the Congress was certifying the Electoral College vote of President-elect Joe Biden.

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The invasion put Vice President Mike Pence and members of the Congress, including the Speaker Nancy Pelosi in grave danger.

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Five persons, including two policemen died in the mayhem, watched live in all parts of the world.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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