Romney, other senators signal enough Republicans could support calling witnesses at Trump’s impeachment trial

Romney: 'It’s increasingly likely that other Republicans will join those of us who think we should hear from John Bolton.'

As the Senate prepares to vote this week on whether to subpoena new witnesses or documents in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Mitt Romney and other senators are adding to speculation that the vote might have a chance. ‘It’s increasingly likely that other Republicans will join those of us who think we should hear from John Bolton. I’ve spoken with others who’ve opined upon this as well.’ Republican Sen.

Meanwhile, Sen. Angus King, the Maine independent who votes with Democrats, told NPR that his “bold prediction” is that “five or 10” Republicans would vote for witnesses. And Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, said Monday that Senate Republicans are “going to be part of the coverup” if they don’t vote in favor of calling witnesses.

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