McConnell pitches delaying impeachment trial

Published January 21, 2021 11:08pm ET



Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed that the Senate delay former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, adding there’s no rush in taking it up.

The Kentucky Republican said he felt the House moved quickly on impeachment and the Senate needs more time to prepare for a full trial. McConnell is suggesting to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that Trump’s legal team should get more time to prepare for the trial.

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