U.S. Senate: Impeachment Trial (Day 5)

The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continues with opening arguments from House managers and the President’s defense team.

[Bread-bkuo]

I am 13 and watching politics

That’s what you call free time

[somewhereintime]

This is why civics in the 9th grade, government in the 12th grade, and definitely knowing the constitution was so important in bygone days. Then we wouldn't have (no disrespect) so many ignorant people who do not know/or understand the divisions and responsibilities of each branch of the government. The sad part is even many in the legislative branch seem to be just as ignorant.
What in the world has happened?

[janeguarnera]

If these folks have defied a lawful subpoenas, why aren't they being charged by congress for that defiance....the average citizen would be.

[Cory_Springer]

To me, the fact that our president disregards United States Officials, and sends a private citizen to represent the USA, AGAINST the will of the Congress, and against the National Security of my fellow Americans, that a line is crossed.

[KotobukiGirl]

I thought church and state were supposed to be separate. We're counting on God to do 'his' will?

[smallbeanmusic]

People who argue in the comments sound so dumb, on both sides.

If you are to debate please try to speak with facts and not opinion.

Remember that just because someone said something on tv that doesn't mean it's true.

[hawsrulebegin]

Lots of bots and fake slurs on this thread. Be warned. It’s the usual bs

[KurtElliott]

CNN Fake Ass News NEVER carries full length videos of congress or the senate because they prove CNN is fake news, CNN even filed false copyright claims against 3 of my full length congress videos and they are NOT theirs!!! did YouTube give them 3 strikes and shut them down? NOPE, if I did it just once the would kill my channel !!! try it and you will see, it warns you before you hit the final click about filing false copyright claims!!!

[renji]

Friendly reminder that this is what happens when the older generations ignore the needy

[Hobo]

why are they using as evidence something from the Washington post dated sept 5th and it is from a artical from the opinion section which is a OPINION

[dahrunriver]

I bet all those people Trump fired are glad they out out of there!

[upsty]

How many times have people lied to Congress and no prison for them?

[joeyounge]

No explanation so it must be true

This is the logical excuse of wasting all this time and money

[SNOTNUF_]

Lmao Putin is going to take out trump once he gets impeached. Also im tired of these old ass people in politics. There needs to be a new amendment to limit how long anyone in government can hold any position just as the president can only serve 2 terms.
All these speaches... kinda funny how passionate these politicians are when they're about to take over the government lol they probably have corporate deals lined up already too

[wrath]

Haha he said "he didnt do it so he couldnt have done it" thats how some people seem to see it, its so sad its funny

[paulmyres]

Day 5, Saturday: represented the dichotomy between Government and Government is sluggish, confusing and bloviated with repetition and Hollywood style Grandstanding (House Managers 22+ hours) While Business is respectful, efficient, decisive, and Specifically to the point (Presidents defense team so far < 2.5 hours) ....

House Managers = 22+ Hours of Presentation for only two articles, most of the presentation unrelated to the articles.
Presidents Lawyers = less than 3 Hours Saturday, to make their case and only a few more hours needed next week

I presume (conjecture) there will be no witnesses called, as that would provide opportunity for the Witnesses to be cross examined by the Presidents Counsel (something the House avoided initially). Having witnesses testify would be dangerous for the witnesses (face possible perjury) and damning to the House investigative process and resulting conclusions...

[bishopjessel.dennis]

Fear is just as blind as Justice we have nothing to fear but fear itself

[paulmyres]

I can just hear the sound of the gurgling slime of the Swamp and its Creatures, circling the drain.... especially after hearing the only 2 hour long presentation by the Presidents legal team.... Gurgle... Gurgle.... Slush... Glub....Glub... Glub... as the slime oozes from the proverbial Swamp....

[anonco]

Last 4 seconds of the video sums up everything. 4:00:00

[lasiterkilworthy]

2:52:08 Cocaine and duels lol that is hilarious