My thoughts on the impeachment trial: I am unconvinced that the Senate has the authority to hold a trial against a private citizen. (1/5) scott.senate.gov/media-cente…

Scott Statement on the Senate Impeachment Trial — U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the Senate impeachment trial: “I am unconvinced that the Senate has the authority to hold a trial against a private...

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If President Trump was such an existential threat, why did Speaker Pelosi rush the impeachment only to wait twelve days to send the article to the Senate? (2/5)
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If the purpose of this trial is to remove a president, that was already done on January 20th when President Trump left the White House. (3/5)
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But now, once again, the Senate is faced with the time-consuming task of determining the merits of yet another Article of Impeachment on now former President Trump. (4/5)
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We need to get back to the people’s work. We need to get vaccines distributed, save small businesses, safely re-open schools, and get our economy back on track—I’m here to do that. Anything other than that is simply a distraction. (5/5)

Jan 26, 2021 · 10:45 PM UTC

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Replying to @SenatorTimScott
If you think you are fooling anyone with this tweet (like you actually give a shit about "the people"), ... ...you are dumber than you look.
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
It's truly sad that grown men can't actually multitask. You're pathetic! Ignoring insurrection is so on point for the GOP.
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
Coward. Absolutely a coward. People risked their lives. People lost their lives. Trump fueled it. He encouraged it. Go look in a mirror Senator. You will see a coward.
Replying to @SenatorTimScott
Grow a spine, asshole.