Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Congressional editor for The New York Times, delves into the impeachment trial’s procedural intricacies. She explores why Senate rules differed from Mitch McConnell’s original plan and highlights the stark partisan divide during proceedings. Davis discusses senators' aspirations for fairness amidst intense political tensions and the challenges moderate Republicans face in balancing loyalty with credibility. The conversation also touches on public perceptions of the trial's legitimacy and unforeseen health concerns arising during this pivotal moment.
After nearly 12 hours of vicious debate, the Senate voted early Wednesday to adopt the rules that will govern the rest of the impeachment trial. But in a Republican-controlled chamber, why weren’t they the rules that Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, had originally wanted?
As the trial began in earnest, Mr. Trump was 4,000 miles away, touting the United States’ economic growth at the World Economic Forum, an elite gathering of business leaders in Davos, Switzerland.
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