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The House of Representatives backed the impeachment resolution against US President Donald Trump, making him the only US head of state against whom proceedings have been initiated twice. 232 congressmen voted in favor and 197 against.
The accusation against him was only one: for “inciting rebellion.” The decision was accompanied by a heated debate in the House of Representatives. Several Republicans joined the Democrats, who demanded impeachment.
See my full statement on impeachment below. pic.twitter.com/pBBYRI2RUP
– Rep. Anthony González (@RepAGonzalez) January 13, 2021
What follow?
The general impeachment process enshrined in the United States Constitution is relatively simple:
- The president is accused of committing a crime;
- The chamber voted in favor of impeachment;
- The Senate is leading the process;
The next impeachment process will be different than the one we saw in late 2019 because of the Ukraine issue, because the Senate trial is expected to take place after Trump leaves the White House.
“We know that the president of the United States incited this revolt, this armed uprising against our country. He has to go. It is an obvious and imminent danger to the nation we all love, “said Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
The National Guard is on standby. Hundreds of soldiers are stationed in front of and in the Congress building. Foreign media commented that the number was higher than that of the US military in Iraq.
“Most Americans want neither inaction nor retaliation. They want lasting, bipartisan justice. This time it’s still possible, but we’re not on it. But that doesn’t mean the president is not to blame,” said Kevin McCarthy, a leader. Republican in the House of Representatives.
Earlier today, Trump urged his supporters not to resort to more violence.
Washington is preparing for riots in a week, with Joe Biden taking over as president of the United States. The FBI warns of riots in every state, not just on January 20, but earlier.
The Foreign Ministry advises our compatriots in the United States to avoid mass events.
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