The House impeached the sitting president for incitement of insurrection. No precedent covers this. A president, charged twice, still in office, still commanding followers.
Impeachment is meant as a safeguard—a barrier against future danger. The barrier is raised, but it is thin, because conviction depends on the Senate.
The record will show that lawmakers saw what happened and took this step. The record will also show whether they chose loyalty to law or loyalty to a man. History’s judgment will begin here.
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