Should President Trump be impeached?
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The topic of President Trump's impeachment has been discussed extensively among political commentators.
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Ben Shapiro on the discusses the Democrats' push for Trump's impeachment. He argues that Democrats have been consistent in their attempts to impeach Trump and compares it to their efforts against previous Republican presidents. Shapiro criticizes the Democrats, suggesting their impeachment efforts are politically motivated rather than based on substantive crimes 1.
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Shapiro also outlines the second impeachment resolution passed by the Democratic Congress, which accuses Trump of inciting violence against the United States government through his actions leading up to and during the January 6 Capitol riot 2.
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Regarding Trump's defense, Shapiro highlights the arguments put forward by Trump's legal team, which include claims that Trump's statements about the election are protected under the First Amendment and that the impeachment charge is overly broad and not neutrally applicable 3.
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Shapiro notes that the Senate's conviction trial for President Trump focused on whether he incited the January 6 violence and poses questions about the constitutionality of impeaching a president after leaving office. He points out the challenges in proving incitement based on political speech 4.
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Dan Bongino criticizes the accountability standards, arguing that Trump was impeached for less severe allegations compared to those faced by other political figures, such as President Biden. He highlights perceived double standards in political accountability and media coverage 5.
These clips provide insight from political commentators who view the impeachment through a critical lens, often questioning the motives and standards of those seeking Trump's impeachment.
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