Imagine this scenario:
Trump is being impeached again.
Testimony/evidence goes on for days against Trump.
Trump attorneys interrupt frequently with objections.
GOP members attempt to distract, debunk all documents, attack the character of committee members, any witnesses.
Trump is being impeached again.
Testimony/evidence goes on for days against Trump.
Trump attorneys interrupt frequently with objections.
GOP members attempt to distract, debunk all documents, attack the character of committee members, any witnesses.
A picture of massive corruption becomes very clear. GOP cannot effectively dispute the facts, attack the whole process as a witch hunt, a hoax. Moves to dismiss the case. Fails.
Trump is subpoenaed to testify, refuses.
Committee members address questions to an empty chair
Trump is subpoenaed to testify, refuses.
Committee members address questions to an empty chair
with Trump's name on the table in front of it and a blank TV screen with Trump's name on it.
Dems hammer away with damning questions based on the evidence in the record.
GOPs go ballistic, calling the whole impeachment a sham, demand that proceedings stop.
Dems hammer away with damning questions based on the evidence in the record.
GOPs go ballistic, calling the whole impeachment a sham, demand that proceedings stop.
Trump goes on a nonstop twitter storm. Deep state, hoax, etc.
Fox is a nonstop outrage machine
MSM around the world report huge support from all nations for impeachment, op-eds abound that demand the Senate convict and remove him.
World leaders, past and present demand the same.
Fox is a nonstop outrage machine
MSM around the world report huge support from all nations for impeachment, op-eds abound that demand the Senate convict and remove him.
World leaders, past and present demand the same.
Dissidence in the GOP builds
People around the world take to the streets in great numbers to demand that Trump resigns and leaves Washington.
Trump calls up the Armed Forces again to defend WH from protesters. Secdef refuses to comply
GOP leadership caves, demands resignation.
People around the world take to the streets in great numbers to demand that Trump resigns and leaves Washington.
Trump calls up the Armed Forces again to defend WH from protesters. Secdef refuses to comply
GOP leadership caves, demands resignation.
Trump refuses, declares emergency powers, martial law.
GOP invokes the 25th Amendment, Trump escorted from the WH to his DC Hotel.
Trump challenges the eviction in court.
Both Houses of Congress vote to make it permanent, with massive majorities in both Houses, less than ten
GOP invokes the 25th Amendment, Trump escorted from the WH to his DC Hotel.
Trump challenges the eviction in court.
Both Houses of Congress vote to make it permanent, with massive majorities in both Houses, less than ten
dissenting votes.
Pence melts down, resigns from office.
President Nancy Pelosi is sworn in.
GOP in total disarray, cannot agree on a solid candidate. A battle royale ensues, ripping the party apart.
Trump is thrown under the bus, becomes the butt of jokes
Pence melts down, resigns from office.
President Nancy Pelosi is sworn in.
GOP in total disarray, cannot agree on a solid candidate. A battle royale ensues, ripping the party apart.
Trump is thrown under the bus, becomes the butt of jokes
around the world. Comedians have a field day. SNL has the highest rated show in its history. Congratulations pour in from the world leadership. Spontaneous celebrations in the streets in cities and towns around the world. Newspaper headlines show jubilance he is gone.
Biden wins by the biggest margin in the history of the nation. By unanimous consent, Biden is sworn in in late November, Ruth Bader Ginsburg administers the swearing in ceremony with millions in attendance.
[and the world lives happily ever after]
[and the world lives happily ever after]
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