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Chuck Schumer Issues List Of Democrat Demands For Senate Impeachment Trial, Gets Wrecked

Emily Zanotti
Chuck Schumer Issues List Of Democrat Demands For Senate Impeachment Trial, Gets Wrecked
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), apparently under the impression that he controls the Senate and can dictate the parameters of President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial, issued a list of Democrat “demands” to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other leading Republicans, outlining witnesses, evidence, and testimony he would like presented, as well as proposed timeline for proceedings.

Schumer sent the three-page letter to McConnell late Sunday, ostensibly to maximize visibility and capture headlines Monday morning, and to coincide with an appearance on CNN.

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