The Intelligence from The Economist Imperfect call: Trump’s exoneration
Feb 6, 2020
John Fassman, Washington correspondent for The Economist, offers keen insights into the implications of Donald Trump’s Senate acquittal on executive power and future elections. Alok Jha, the publication's science correspondent, discusses a groundbreaking 3D map of fruit fly neural connections, shedding light on complex biological systems. Additionally, they tackle the alarming locust invasion in East Africa, emphasizing its devastating impact on food security and the urgent need for financial support to combat this escalating crisis.
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Trump Acquittal
- Trump's acquittal in the Senate was mostly along party lines.
- Mitt Romney was the only Republican who voted guilty on abuse of power.
Trump's Exoneration
- Trump posted a meme suggesting he'll stay in office for many more terms.
- He joked about remaining president for 10, 14, or 18 more years, showing he feels exonerated.
Unfair Trial
- The Senate trial wasn't fair because jurors coordinated with the defendant, and witnesses were blocked.
- Republicans argued Democrats lacked firsthand witnesses while preventing them from testifying.