U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks after the Senate acquitted Trump on Saturday in Washington. Most Republicans made clear they wanted to avoid the trial, and the few who'd backed impeachment faced the wrath of Trump supporters in their home states. The impeachment itself, for starters, might have failed to deliver Trump a short-term sting but will carry a long-term stink. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, leaves the chamber on Saturday after the Senate voted to acquit Trump at his impeachment trial. McConnell, who was critical of Trump during the trial, ultimately voted to acquit the former president.

Source: CBC News February 13, 2021 20:48 UTC