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The House of Representatives has impeached Donald Trump after he incited a mob to storm the Capitol, making him the first president in US history to be impeached twice.

But what are his chances of a comeback?

Check this thread to find out 👇
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'If a US president is convicted of impeachment, they are immediately removed from office'

➡️ Is this statement true or false?

This is true.

If Donald Trump was convicted by the Senate before the end of his term, then he would have been removed from office.

But, at this point, his Senate trial will be after he leaves

'The Senate does not have the power to prevent Donald Trump from ever running for, or holding, public office again'

➡️ Is this statement true or false?

This is false.

If the Senate vote to ban Mr Trump from ever running for public office again, it would end any possible talk of a comeback run in 2024.

The vote would only need to be passed by a simple majority

'Most Republicans believe Trump should have been removed from office'

➡️ Is this statement true or false?

This is likely false.

According to a poll, fewer than one in five Republicans believe Mr Trump should have been removed from office, while more than half want him to be the party’s presidential nominee at the next election in 2024

'Congress has no power to impose criminal penalties against Donald Trump or officials'

➡️ Is this statement true or false?

This is partly true as impeachment is a political process, not criminal.

However, some Democrats have called for criminal charges against Mr Trump for inciting riot, treason and sedition, though this seems unlikely to happen

How many did you get right?

Find out all the answers in this article 👇
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