美國政治

Democrats introduce impeachment article in effort to oust Trump

Biden gives tacit approval by discussing how Senate can juggle trial with other legislation

House Democrats on Monday introduced an article of impeachment against Donald Trump for the second time, levelling an unprecedented charge against the US president of inciting an insurrection.

The move is part of a last-ditch effort to force Mr Trump to leave the White House before the end of his term following an assault on the US Capitol last week by a mob of his supporters.

The Democratic-controlled House on Monday attempted to pass a separate resolution urging Mike Pence, the vice-president, to convene the cabinet and activate the 25th amendment, which gives them the authority to strip the president of his powers over his role in last week’s siege.

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