Mitch McConnell Says He Will Vote to Acquit Trump
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told fellow GOP senators via email Saturday morning that he will vote to acquit President Trump when his impeachment trial comes to a vote. McConnell, while saying his vote is a “close call”, he believes the Senate lacks jurisdiction as “impeachments are a tool primarily for removal.” McConnell also said concerns about a president engaging in criminal conduct in his last days in office can be addressed prosecution after he leaves office.
McConnell does not make clear whether the “close call” is one of jurisdiction or of Trump’s guilt or innocence.
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Colleagues–as I have said for some time, today’s vote is a vote of conscience and I know we will all treat it as such.
