Donald Trump on Wednesday became the third US president to be impeached as the House of Representatives in Washington formally charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in a historic
step that will inflame partisan tensions across a deeply divided America.
No president in the 243-year history of the United States has been removed from office by impeachment. That would require a two-thirds majority in the 100-member Senate, meaning at least 20 Republicans would have to join Democrats in voting against Trump - and none have indicated they will. The second article accused Trump of obstruction of Congress by directing administration officials and agencies not to comply with lawful House subpoenas for testimony and documents related to impeachment.
As the debate unfolded, Trump on Twitter called the proceedings"AN ASSAULT ON AMERICA" and on his party. On the House floor, Republicans accused Democrats of seeking to use an unfair, rigged process to nullify the 2016 election.
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