translated from Spanish: The impeachment of Donald Trump began in the U.S. Senate

With the solemn reading of the charges, the impeachment of President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress began on Thursday in the United States Senate. Senate Sergeant-in-Arms Michael Stenger was tasked with opening the third impeachment to a U.S. president in history, with a warning to the 100 senators.
“Everyone has an order to remain silent, in prison, while the House of Representatives presents to the U.S. Senate the charges against Donald John Trump, president of the United States,” Stenger said after the seven members of the House of Representatives who will act as prosecutors will gather in the Upper House Chamber.
Adam Schiff, chairman of the Lower House Intelligence Committee, who will serve as chief prosecutor of the trial, then read the two charges passed on December 18. Trump is charged with “serious crimes and misdemeanors,” Schiff said.
Chief Justice Justice President John Roberts swore to lead the trial. Roberts, 64, appointed a member of the nation’s highest court by former President George W. Bush, took the oath of office to the 100 senators who will commit to acting in an “impartial” manner.
The trial will begin Tuesday, according to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. Trump’s acquittal is widely anticipated, however, condemning and dismissing a president requires the support of two-thirds of the Senate, which is unlikely in the Republican-dominated upper house.
“So sad, so tragic to our country, that the actions taken by the president to undermine our national security, violate his oath and jeopardize the security of our elections have led us to this,” said Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, when he signed the articles. 
Trump is accused of abuse of power for withholding military aid to Ukraine, as well as promising a White House meeting to that country’s president in exchange for an investigation into the rival with more chances to dispute the presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden.

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