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Democrats Gear Up to Impeach Trump Over Capitol Riot

US President Donald Trump speaks at the "Save America March" rally in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. / Anadolu Agency / Getty / Kyodo

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By Kyodo News 12 January 2021

WASHINGTON–US Democrats on Monday geared up to impeach Donald Trump during the final days of his presidency, introducing to the House of Representatives a resolution that accuses him of inciting “insurrection” on Capitol Hill last week in a bid to overturn his election loss.

The resolution will be considered in the Democratic-led House on Wednesday and may be voted on the same day, raising the likelihood that the 74-year-old Republican will become the first president in US history to be impeached twice.