Richard Blumenthal actually said...

What I believe should happen is that there should be the beginning of a trial right after the inaugural. We can do both. That is, meet the urgent needs of the country to conquer the pandemic and revive the economy, but at the same time do our constitutional duty to make sure there is accountability. That's the core principle of impeachment.

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Blumenthal emphasizes the need for a Senate trial for Trump while also addressing urgent national issues.

01/13/2021

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