Washington [US]: As a second historic impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump draws near, Senators are looking forward to get it over with quickly, suggesting it could last roughly a week.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are still trying to get a deal on the organization of the trial, which is scheduled to start on Tuesday, The Hill reported.
"I just can't imagine that it's going to go beyond a week... I don't think there's a lot of enthusiasm for this thing from anybody," said Senator Kevin Cramer.
"What we're hearing is that the Dems, at least the rank-and-file Dems, are saying they don't want to drag it out. Most of them want to work on other stuff. ... So it seems to be both sides mutually interested in a shorter trial," Senator John Thune, the number two Senate Republican told The Hill, While arguing that Trump's impeachment trial is necessary, Senate Democrats are also focusing on President Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief package.
"It will be a short trial. It will be an open-and-shut and pretty straightforward set of evidence consisting of what he said in his tweets before to invite and implore these people to come to the Capitol," said Senator Richard Blumenthal to CNN.
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