The Big Lie Meets the Big I
Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen
English - February 16, 2021 02:59 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 333 ratingsDaily News News Politics congress republicans house of representatives gop senate mitch mcconnell international analysis politics context Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
For the second time in just over a year, the Senate elected to acquit Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, this time over his role inciting the lethal January 6th melee at the Capitol.
The vote was the most bipartisan exercise of its kind. Seven Republicans joined all 50 Democrats and independents to convict the former president.
The outcome, though never seriously in doubt, provided a view into the future of the Republican Party. Yes, Donald Trump's relentlessly loyal base still has a grip on the GOP, but a small yet significant faction is ready to move on.
Even Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell - in words - laid blame at Mr. Trump's feet for provoking the January 6th riot. In deed, McConnell voted not guilty, showing that breaking up with the president and his followers is hard to do.
Major Garrett looks back at the week that was in Washington and what it means for history and the future.
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