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Trump’s defense rests after making the case for acquittal

Trump’s defense rests its case in the Senate impeachment trial

02/12/2021

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Trump’s defense rests after making the case for acquittal

Clip: 2/12/2021 | 10m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

Trump’s defense rests its case in the Senate impeachment trial

Former President Trump's defense team rested their case Friday during his Senate impeachment trial after just a single afternoon, during which they argued his cause on factual, First Amendment and constitutional grounds. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss.

02/12/2021

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