WASHINGTON: The Senate is poised to launch Donald Trumps second impeachment trial Tuesday, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the deadly mob attack on the Capitol to overturn the election in what prosecutors argue is the most grievous constitutional crime.
Trump’s lawyers are insisting that he is not guilty of the sole charge of incitement of insurrection, his fiery words just a figure of speech as he encouraged a rally crowd to fight like hell for his presidency. But prosecutors say he has no good defense and they promise new evidence.
The Capitol siege on Jan. 6 stunned the world as rioters stormed the building to try to stop the certification of President-elect Joe Bidens victory. Five people died.
With senators gathered as the court of impeachment, the trial will start with debate over whether its constitutionally permissible to prosecute Trump after leaving office. His defense team has embraced this question, which could resonate with…