“It is by far the most bipartisan impeachment in American history,” he said.
So far, only six Republican senators appear to be considering condemning Trump for inciting a Capitol insurrection on January 6, well short of the 17 Republican votes that House managers are likely to need for a sentencing.
However, Senator Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) Decision on Tuesday to vote that the impeachment trial against Trump is constitutional came as a surprise and showed that some Republicans may still be making up their minds.
Eisen said on Wednesday that the survey shows bipartisan approval for Trump’s sentencing in the United States.
“We just had 47 percent of Americans who agreed with us that Trump should be convicted at the start of the previous impeachment trial. This, you start with 56-57 percent of Americans – 20 percent of Republicans. “
Eisen said that Trump’s lawyers, who are, in his words, offering “total legal and factual rubbish”, will put more pressure on senators to potentially vote to condemn.
Bruce Castor Jr. and David Schoen, who are defending Trump on his second impeachment, were widely criticized for their lackluster presentation on Tuesday – including by Republican senators.
“Now, it’s not just Trump who is on trial,” he said. “After yesterday, the Senate is on trial.”