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Original title: Trump’s second impeachment case highlights political polarization and social division in the United States Source: CCTV News Client
At around 3 pm local time on the 13th (past 4 am Beijing time today), the United States Senate voted on the impeachment clause accusing former President Trump of “sedition.” Since the votes in favor did not reach the two-thirds majority required for conviction, Trump was not convicted and the impeachment trial ended.
On the 13th, the Senate trial of the Trump impeachment case entered its fifth day. On the morning of the same day, the Senate suddenly took a vote and passed a “motion to collect evidence” with a vote of 55-45, which meant that the Senate would call witnesses and read documents during the trial phase.
This has brought variables to the trial that were expected to be “resolved quickly.” Many media have analyzed that if witnesses are called, the final trial may not be reached at 1 p.m. local time.
But within the next two hours, the prosecution and defense reached an agreement and decided not to call witnesses. Therefore, after the conclusion of the case by both parties, the Senate basically began voting on the impeachment clause charging Trump with “sedition” at more than 3pm as originally planned.
The final result of the vote is: 43 votes are considered innocent and 57 votes are considered guilty. The United States Constitution stipulates that more than two-thirds of the votes in the Senate trial, that is, at least 67 votes, can be convicted.
In the end, Trump was not convicted and the impeachment ended. The Senate did not vote on a ban on Trump from holding public office in the future.
CCTV reporter Xu Tao:In just five days, the United States Senate impeachment case against former President Trump had a result. Although Trump was ultimately not convicted and not barred from running for public office, public opinion believes that the second impeachment trial against Trump further exposed the growing political polarization and social division in the United States, and the two parties have sharpened. . The various contradictions accumulated in the United States over a long period of time have caused social tears that cannot be saved.
[Enlace de noticias]Trump’s second impeachment case
In December 2019, the Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives launched the first impeachment trial against then-President Trump, accusing him of abusing power and obstructing Congress. Senate Republicans subsequently vetoed the impeachment clause by virtue of the advantage of his seat. Trump was not convicted. After protesters stormed the United States Capitol on January 6 of this year, Democrats launched a second impeachment trial against Trump for this reason.
In the impact incident on the United States Capitol on January 6, 5 people were killed. On January 13, the Democratic-majority House of Representatives voted to pass an impeachment clause against then-President Trump, accusing him of “seditious rebellion” in this incident, which also made Trump the first in US history. United States twice. of Representatives.
On January 20, new President Biden was sworn in and Trump resigned.
On January 25, House Democrats sent the impeachment case against former President Trump for “sedition” to the Senate for trial.
On January 26, a Republican senator filed a motion alleging that “Trump has resigned and the Senate impeachment case is not constitutional at this time,” requesting that the entire house vote to lift the impeachment case, but it was not approved. The voting results showed that 50 Democrats and 5 Republicans believed the impeachment was not unconstitutional, while the remaining 45 Republicans objected.
On February 4, Democratic Representative Ruskin sent a letter to Trump on behalf of the team of “administrators” in the impeachment case, asking him to testify in person and accept inquiries on actions related to the January 6 congressional shock incident. But Trump’s lawyers then the team responded to reject this request, saying that the Democrats’ move showed they “cannot present evidence against Trump.”
On February 9, the Senate officially began the trial of the impeachment case. On the same day, the House of Representatives impeachment case “manager” team as prosecution and Trump’s attorney team as defense conducted four rounds of “if the impeachment trial complies with the Constitution.” debate. After the debate, the Senate held a full vote and the result of the 56:44 vote confirmed that “the trial is in accordance with the Constitution.”
According to the previous agreement, the impeachment will enter the stage of public debate from the 10th, and then enter the process of interrogation and deliberation of the senator.
The second impeachment trial highlights America’s political polarization and social division.
In the past four years, Trump’s various decrees during his tenure as president of the United States have caused great divisions in the United States. The polarization of American society has intensified, and the political and cultural aspects have become increasingly torn. The violence will come to Congress on January 6 of this year. The event is the most conspicuous “thumbnail”.
American media analysis believes that although Trump was ultimately not convicted, his second impeachment further exposed the growing political polarization and social division in the United States, and may have some impact on the future direction of the political situation. U.S.
During Trump’s tenure, the contradictions and clashes between the Republican and Democratic parties have intensified, the space for cooperation between the two parties has continually tightened, and the interests of the parties outweigh the interests of the country and the people. Even as the new corona pneumonia epidemic is ravaging the United States and causing tragic loss of life and property, it is still difficult for the two sides to put aside their differences and build consensus. During the crisis, the political chaos in the United States has increased unabated, the failures of the system have become more obvious, and the violent impact of Congress on January 6 tore off the last “fact sheet.”
The US “Washington Post” once commented that, on the surface, the shock to Congress was extreme action initiated by Trump supporters because they refused to accept the election result. In essence, this reflects that the various contradictions accumulated in the United States over a long period of time have caused social tears that cannot be saved.
This division of American society constitutes the “background color” of the second impeachment. In the eyes of most Republicans, Democrats are still pushing for the second impeachment trial for political purposes. The “Wall Street Journal” stated that the Democratic Party hopes to further divide the Republican Party through impeachment trials.
Some people are also concerned that Trump’s impeachment is again a “double-edged sword.” As Democrats seek a “scratch treatment,” it will intensify the tear in the country.
Arms dealer Scott Pickett:I am very concerned about the direction of this country, if this continues, they are pushing people into another civil war.
Democratic supporter Mark Haite:If half the people in this country decide to start going after the Democrats, I don’t want to be a victim. To be honest, prior to this presidential election, I never thought this would happen.
Journalist: Do you really think it is possible?
Democratic supporter Mark Haite:of course.
American people: the indictment makes no sense to stop the fight against the epidemic
After the results of the second impeachment trial against Trump were released, the American people began discussions. Many people said that this type of impeachment does not make sense. It is purely a waste of taxpayer money and it is also wasting the use of America to fight. the pneumonia of the new crown, the time of the epidemic. Some netizens said: “These politicians are using impeachment to waste taxpayers’ money, but people still cheer for it.”
Some netizens believe that since Trump’s first impeachment trial, the fight between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party has distracted the United States from fighting the epidemic. Some netizens said that “the outcome of the impeachment has disappointed the American people.” Some netizens also said that today’s American society is severely torn and that people need to come together. (CCTV reporter Xu Tao)
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