But Lofgren argued that lawmakers also “realized we had the evidence we were going to get, and that it was sufficient to prove our case” that Trump abused his office by holding up military aide for Ukraine.
“If he is committing a high crime and misdemeanor now, and continuing to do it, we need to act,” she added.
House Democrats, led by Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), finished outlining their case before the Senate on Friday. Trump’s legal team began its defense Saturday and will continue Monday.
The trial could end as early as this week if senators vote down calling additional witnesses as Democrats have pressed for. At least four Republicans would need to break with their party for a vote to call witnesses to succeed, with the most likely considered to be Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
Source: politico.com
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