President Donald Trump yesterday claimed his polling numbers were up after the Senate paved the way for his acquittal next week on impeachment charges of abuse of power.The Senate on Friday rebuffed Democratic calls for new witnesses at Trump’s trial, with a vote on whether to acquit him due on Wednesday — the day after he gives his annual “State of the Union” speech.Trump is all-but-assured of being acquitted by the Senate, where Republicans hold 53 seats to 47 for the Democrats.A two-thirds majority, or 67 senators, is needed to remove a president from office.“Trump poll numbers are the highest …read more
Source:: Gulf times
