Rand Paul: Trump Senate impeachment trial an ‘illegitimate procedure’ without John Roberts

Published January 23, 2021 2:59pm ET



Sen. Rand Paul says that a Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump that doesn’t include Chief Justice John Roberts would be an illegitimate process.

“If Justice Roberts won’t preside over this sham ‘impeachment’ then why would it ever be considered legitimate?” the Kentucky Republican tweeted Friday. “Hint: It won’t be.”

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