1263 SEN. PAUL: If Chief Justice Roberts can’t be bothered to come over for the so-called impeachment, makes you wonder if this exercise is constitutional at all. Leahy, not Roberts, to preside over impeachment trial | TheHill (media.patriots.win) posted 80 days ago by Sunnybats2 80 days ago by Sunnybats2 +1263 / -0 42 comments share 42 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (42) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 37 ▼ – MikeFink 37 points 80 days ago +37 / -0 They are either impeaching a President (he is) or they are impeaching a private citizen. For the President, the Chief Justice must preside. There is no clause to impeach someone that is not holding office. If this is allowed to proceed, it makes a mockery of both the Senate and the Constitution. permalink save report block reply
They are either impeaching a President (he is) or they are impeaching a private citizen.
For the President, the Chief Justice must preside. There is no clause to impeach someone that is not holding office.
If this is allowed to proceed, it makes a mockery of both the Senate and the Constitution.