The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1192 - Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial, Day 2
Feb 10, 2021
The podcast delves into the constitutionality of impeaching a former president, analyzing recent Senate votes and the implications for future cases. It critiques the contrasting strategies of Trump's legal team versus House managers during the impeachment trial. The discussion also highlights the potential political motivations behind the trial, while addressing the Biden administration's under-the-radar radical policies and COVID-19 handling. The complexities of political rhetoric and accountability following the January 6th Capitol riots are examined, raising important questions about responsibility.
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Constitutionality of Impeachment
- Democrats argue that Trump's impeachment is constitutional, even after leaving office.
- They claim the punishment includes barring him from future office, and he was impeached while in office.
Day 1 of Trial
- Trump's lawyers, including Bill Castor, performed poorly on the first day.
- Jamie Raskin's presentation for the prosecution was praised.
January Exception
- Jamie Raskin argued that not impeaching Trump would create a "January exception" to the Constitution.
- This implies presidents could act without consequence near their term's end.