International
oi-Deepika S
Washington, Jan 14: Donald Trump became the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, charged with inciting an insurrection following the deadly riots at the US Capitol on 6 January.
At least 10 Republicans voted against their party and Donald Trump, with the final result being 232 votes to impeach, assuring he becomes the first US president to be impeached twice.
Four Congressmen did not vote. All four Indian-American House members – Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Pramila Jayapal – voted in favour of the impeachment.
In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made clear that President Trump’s impeachment trial won’t start until after January 19.
The Senate will not hold a trial before January 20, when Democrat Joe Biden assumes the presidency, meaning Trump will escape the risk of being forced to leave early. He will, however, depart…