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Trump acquitted a second time

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By Mona Austin (The Slice): The 5-day trial for the second impeachment for fomer President Donald Trump has ended with another acquittal, ofcourse. The numeric dynamics in the ratio of Democrats to Republicans and political tone in the nation alsomost assured Trump would not be convicted despite the left's best efforts to reason that the ex-leader is a threat to the government and nation. Charged with inciting an insurreection at the U.S. Capitol, a total of 7 Republicans voted against Trump, but that was not enough. The final vote was 57-43. Less than a dozen more votes were needed for a conviction. Many people clung to the hope that this time could be different due to members of Congress being direct victims of or eye-witnesses to the Capitol attack in question, but the partisan gridlock in the Congress prevailed. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said there is nothing more insulting than this in his rebuttal afterwards, adding he beleives Trump will be convicted in th...