Trump, House Shape Impeachment Strategy With Public in Mind
- Final filings submitted as Senate trial set to begin Tuesday
- House didn’t identify criminal action, Trump lawyers argue
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The White House and impeachment managers from the House of Representatives each set the stage for President Donald Trump’s trial with a pair of filings on Monday, with both sides arguing that the Constitutional separation of powers is at stake.
The briefs provide the most detailed preview to date of how the president’s team plans to defend him against two impeachment charges of obstruction of Congress and abuse of power - and how House Democrats will look to torque up pressure on Senate Republicans all but assured to acquit Trump.