Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'
Friday, January 17, 2020
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday -- senators standing at their desks to swear an oath of "impartial justice" as jurors, House prosecutors formally reciting the charges and Chief Justice John Roberts presiding.
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