US Representative Eric Swalwell, who will help prosecute former President Trump for “inciting insurrection,” said House impeachment managers are prepared to call witnesses at the next Senate trial.
Quick Facts
- The unprecedented Trump trial, since no former president has ever faced impeachment, is set to begin the week of February 8
- Trump was accused of “inciting insurrection” by the House after protesters invaded the United States Capitol following a Trump demonstration on January 6
“If the Senate allows witnesses, we will be ready with witnesses,” Swalwell, D-Calif., Told MSNBC on Saturday morning.
MSNBC host Tiffany Cross told Swalwell that she would like to see Trump’s inner circle called to testify before the Senate trial about his speeches at the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6 that precipitated the Capitol riot, including Trump’s eldest son Don Jr. and Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Throughout the history of the United States, no former president has faced impeachment.
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