Originally Posted by
Walt
trump was impeached when he was president. The impeachment trial would happen sometime in the future, but the impeachment has already happened.
As long as there is a material issue to be settled, usually trials continue. So as long as trump could run for office, the trial would usually continue. If trump died, I see no reason for a trial.
After a little thought, I will add that neither of us get to make this decision. The Supreme Court does not get to make this decision. The House does not get to make this decision. It is the Senate who makes this decision. If the Senate sees no need for a trial, for any reason, there is no appeal. If the Senate decides on a trial, likewise, there is no appeal.
We can all whine about it all we want, but the Senate decides for their own reasons.
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