Trump says he would prefer longer
impeachment trial with witnesses
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[January 22, 2020]
DAVOS,
Switzerland (Reuters) - U.S. President Trump on Wednesday said it was up
to the Senate to decide how to handle the impeachment trial over his
handling of Ukraine and that he would rather have a long trial with
witnesses but that there are national security issues. |
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President Donald Trump talks during a bilateral meeting with Iraqi
President Barham Salih (not pictured) at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF)
annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan
Ernst |
"I'll leave that to the Senate," Trump told a news conference at
the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, adding that he
would watch the proceedings after leaving the summit. "I'd
rather go the long route."
(Reporting by Alexandra Alper; writing by Susan Heavey; Editing
by Andrew Heavens)
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