There was always little chance of president being impeached on abuse of power and misleading Congress. The impeachment trial was at the Senate where the Republicans hold a majority. The charge of abuse of power stems from an allegation that president Trump asked Ukraine's president Zelensky to conduct an investigation into the activities of Democrat candidate Joe Biden and his son in Ukraine.
Donald Trump acquitted at his impeachment trial.
Chief Justice John Roberts (C), walks into the Senate Chamber to swear-in lawmakers for the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump 16 January 2020. Source: EPA
The US Senate has acquitted president Donald Trump at his impeachment trial.
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