Republican-Controlled Senate Acquits President Trump of Both Impeachment Charges

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Republican-Controlled Senate Acquits President Trump of Both Impeachment Charges

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Summary: The U.S. Senate has spoken, and President Trump will remain in office. On Wednesday, he was acquitted of both impeachment counts, almost entirely along party lines. Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney was the only senator to break ranks, prompting criticism from his party and praise from Senate Democrats.

February 6th, 2020 video and resource materials from PBS NewsHour.

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