Abuse of power: US lawmakers open debate to impeach Trump

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A bitterly divided United States House of Representatives opened debate on Wednesday ahead of a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

AFP reports that Trump’s impeachment by the Democratic-controlled House, expected by the end of the day, would trigger a trial in the Senate.

Republicans enjoy a majority in the Senate and are unlikely to vote to remove the 45th US president from office.

Credit: AFP