US Senate acquits Trump of inciting Capitol riot
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The US Senate voted Saturday acquitting former President Donald Trump from inciting the January 6 Capitol riot.
The Senate voted 57-43 with seven Republicans voting to convict Trump as 67 votes were required to convict him.
The House of Representatives voted on January 13 to impeach Trump for "incitement of insurrection" for the Capitol riot that endangered hundreds of lawmakers and left five people dead, including a police officer, whereas over 200 people have been charged in connection with the riot.
This is the second time Trump has been acquitted in an impeachment trial. (end)
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The Senate voted 57-43 with seven Republicans voting to convict Trump as 67 votes were required to convict him.
The House of Representatives voted on January 13 to impeach Trump for "incitement of insurrection" for the Capitol riot that endangered hundreds of lawmakers and left five people dead, including a police officer, whereas over 200 people have been charged in connection with the riot.
This is the second time Trump has been acquitted in an impeachment trial. (end)
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