President of the United States Donald Trump was impeached on Wednesday by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives on two articles: Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress.
But that doesn’t mean he’s no longer President.
The articles of impeachment will now be brought to a Senate where a trial will occur to determine if Trump will be removed from office.
It’s highly unlikely that will be the case as the Republican party control the Senate and a 2/3rd vote is needed for Trump to be removed from office.
So why go through impeachment proceedings knowing all the while it won’t cost the president his job?
Political Science professor at Fanshawe College Matt Farrell says it’s a politically-charged move from the left.
An impeachment inquiry began following Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offering military aid in exchange for uncovering dirt on his political rivals.
Trump is the third President to be impeached behind Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.
Richard Nixon resigned from office before the House voted on his articles of impeachment.
