The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, began on February 9, 2021, and concluded with his acquittal on February 13. Trump had been impeached for the seco
Patrick Leahy, senior U.S. senator from Vermont and President pro tempore of the Senate, presiding officer
Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for potential tie-breaking votes
Senator Patrick Leahy signing the summons for second impeachment of Trump
Official Presidential Portrait of President Donald J. Trump
The January 6 United States Capitol attack had political, legal, and social repercussions. The second impeachment of Donald Trump, who was charged for incitement of insurrection for his conduct, occur
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick was assaulted by rioters. He died of a stroke the next day.
National Guardsmen at the Capitol building on January 12, 2021, in preparation for the inauguration of Joe Biden
After the riot, a new security perimeter was established around the Capitol for Inauguration Day, including a "non-scalable" security fence.
Chicago Police officer Karol Chwiesiuk was arrested on June 11, 2021, for his involvement in the Capitol attack.