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Impeachment was now the official soundtrack of Trump’s exit

On January 21, 2021, the House had already impeached Donald Trump for incitement, and the Senate was still preparing for the trial after the January 6 attack. The article of impeachment had not yet been delivered to the Senate, but the coming process showed how thoroughly the presidency had collapsed into a constitutional crisis.

Why it matters: Impeachment fallout

First recorded Jan 21, 2021·Meaningfully updated Jan 21, 2021

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Impeachment was now the official soundtrack of Trump’s exit

On January 21, 2021, the House had already impeached Donald Trump for incitement, and the Senate was still preparing for the trial after the January 6 attack. The article of impeachment had not yet been delivered to the Senate, but the coming process showed how thoroughly the presidency had collapsed into a constitutional crisis.

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Impeachment was now the official soundtrack of Trump’s exit

On January 21, 2021, the House had already impeached Donald Trump for incitement, and the Senate was still preparing for the trial after the January 6 attack. The article of impeachment had not yet been delivered to the Senate, but the coming process showed how thoroughly the presidency had collapsed into a constitutional crisis.

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