He was impeached for it. And Mitch said he would have convicted Trump but he is no longer president.
McConnell was unequivocal about Mr. Trump's responsibility. "There is no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day," he said, and added that Mr. Trump watched the events unfold on television. "A mob was assaulting the But McConnell argued that the former president "is constitutionally not eligible for conviction" because he is no longer in office — even though the Senate voted 56-44 earlier this week that it was constitutionally possible to convict a former official. Capitol in his name," he said. "These criminals were carrying his banners, hanging his flags and screaming their loyalty to him."
But McConnell argued that the former president "is constitutionally not eligible for conviction" because he is no longer in office — even though the Senate voted 56-44 earlier this week that it was constitutionally possible to convict a former official.
Trump Jan. 6 case: The special counsel indictment explained Trump was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, conspiracy against the rights of citizens, and obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.
So this is fucked up. He should been impeached and convicted but Mitch was afraid of Trump's supporters. Now it's 3 years later and when is trump's trial set for?
Judge sets March 4, 2024, as Trump trial date in election interference case
I'm sure the Supreme Court will rule after the decision.