Mysterious Mitch McConnell | Radio- Canada.ca

Mitch McConnell did not reduce his words on Saturday. As soon as the verdict came out, former President Donald Trump was undoubtedly outraged.

There is no doubt that President Trump is firmly and morally responsible for these events [du 6 janvier].

Mitch McConnell, a Republican and senator from Kentucky since 1985, has voted in favor of acquitting Donald Trump. He defended his decision with legal considerations. According to him, this second impeachment trial is unconstitutional because Donald Trump is no longer president.

American citizens attacked the government. They even hanged the vice president. The most powerful man on the planet who was angry at losing an election they fed lies.

Mitch McConnell pointed out that there were other remedies against the former president, who had no immunity and could therefore be indicted as an ordinary citizen.

November 3, the day the election results were recognized and accepted, has not spoken to Kentucky Senator Donald Trump since mid-December.

Elaine Chao, the former transport secretary led by Donald Trump, resigned the day after the attack on Capitol Hill, saying she was saddened by the events.

On Jan. 14, when the House of Representatives voted in favor of impeachment, Republican majority leader Mitch McConnell in the Senate called for a trial after Donald Trump left the White House. Joe Biden was sworn in.

The same Mitch McConnell who refused to convict Donald Trump on Saturday because he is no longer president of the United States.