In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, lawmakers attempted to find a way to hold President Trump accountable. Democrats have suggested impeachment and even implied that they are drafting articles for impeachment. But why would Congress try to impeach a president with just weeks left in his term, and how would it work?
"Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution states that the president shall be removed from office after being impeached for treason, bribery, or 'other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.' That removal takes place in two distinct parts: impeachment, which is conducted by the House of Representatives, and a trial in the Senate. In order to remove a president from office, two-thirds of the senators must vote to convict."
