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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Democrats give update on whether they plan to impeach Donald Trump

  • Democrats on Capitol Hill are not discussing impeaching Donald Trump for a third time, despite some public questioning.
  • Lawmakers state that pursuing impeachment is not a priority and would not be productive, with bigger issues to focus on.
  • Some Democrats believe a third impeachment attempt risks energizing Trump's base and is unlikely to lead to a conviction in the Senate.
  • Donald Trump was previously impeached twice by the House of Representatives but was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions.
  • Democrats acknowledge impeachment is a powerful but divisive tool that should not be used as a 'panacea' for political challenges.

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