Trump Impeachment Trial Hits Question Phase as Witness Vote Looms

The impeachment trial has entered the questioning phase. Recent developments reveal that Mitch McConnell lacks the votes to block witnesses, which could lead to a vote on witnesses as early as Friday. Allowing witnesses would extend the trial, affecting legislative priorities and the 2020 presidential cycle.

What phase has the impeachment trial recently entered?

• Opening statements

• Questioning phase

• Closing arguments

• Verdict phase

What did Mitch McConnell reveal to Republicans in a private meeting?

• He has enough votes to block witnesses

• He lacks the votes to block witnesses

• He will resign

• He supports the inclusion of witnesses

When could the vote on allowing witnesses potentially occur?

• Next month

• Next year

• As early as Friday

• After the trial ends

How might the inclusion of witnesses affect the trial's timeline?

• It will cancel the trial

• It will extend the trial

• It will have no effect

• It will shorten the trial

What are the potential implications of extending the trial?

• It will only affect the 2020 presidential cycle

• It could affect legislative priorities and the 2020 presidential cycle

• No impact on legislative priorities

• It will only affect legislative priorities