Former US President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is set to commence on the first week of February 2021. The Republican leader has been facing impeachment following his inflammatory speech on January 6, where he urged thousands of his supporters to flock to the US Capitol and protest the congressional certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the US polls.
Trump’s Trial Postponed To February
The trial was postponed to February at the request of Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who stated that Trump should be awarded time for a fair trial.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the need to move quickly on confirmation of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet and other key administration officials stating that this would also grant time to Donald Trump’s defense team to prepare for the trial.
“During that period, the Senate will continue to do other business for the American people, such as Cabinet nominations and the COVID relief bill which would provide…