House Impeaches Trump for Capitol Insurrection as Senate Trial Looms
President Trump becomes the first president in US history to face a second impeachment after the House charges him with incitement of insurrection. The Senate delays its trial until after Joe Biden takes office.
President Trump makes history as the first US president to face a second impeachment. The House of Representatives passes a single article that charges him with "incitement of insurrection" for his role in the deadly Capitol riot.
Despite this historic vote, Trump remains in office and likely finishes his term. A Senate conviction is required to actually remove a president from office, making his early departure unlikely before his term naturally expires.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell signals support for the impeachment effort, according to a GOP source, but he delays the proceedings. McConnell makes it clear that the Senate trial will not begin until President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office.