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CNN breaks down McConnell's telling vote on impeachment trial

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CNN breaks down McConnell's telling vote on impeachment trial

CNN breaks down McConnell's telling vote on impeachment trial

Sen.

Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted for a motion saying former President Trump’s impeachment trial is unconstitutional because he is no longer in office.

CNN’s Ryan Nobles reports.


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