Republicans Say There's Not Enough Evidence To Impeach Trump, But Too Much To Call Any Witnesses
Republicans Say There’s Not Enough Evidence To Impeach Trump, But Too Much To Call Any Witnesses
“I’m further away from changing my mind,” said Sen. John Barrasso.
By Paul McLeod at BuzzFeed
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/trump-impeachment-trial-republicans-evidence-witnesses
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WASHINGTON — Republican senators are using a novel argument to reject calls for new witnesses and documents, saying Democrats haven’t provided overwhelming evidence, therefore there’s no need to call for more evidence.
House impeachment managers have pleaded with the Senate to subpoena documents and new witnesses, such as former national security adviser John Bolton. But Republicans on Friday attempted to turn the managers’ own words against them.
Since Democrats claimed there is already overwhelming evidence against President Donald Trump, Republicans argue, then by definition you wouldn’t need to call more evidence. At the same time, they say there is not, in fact, overwhelming evidence against the president.
“I’m further away from changing my mind on witnesses,” said Republican Sen. John Barrasso. “When they speak they talk about overwhelming evidence, rock-solid evidence, and even mountains of evidence. You’d think if you have that kind of a case you wouldn’t need additional witnesses.”
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