Reaction: Democrats reveal Trump impeachment articles

Are the charges the end of the road or a possible boost for the US president?

Donald Trump
Donald Trump speaks to journalists outside the White House
(Image credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Donald Trump has dismissed as “ridiculous” the articles of impeachment levelled against him by the House Democrats.

The US president described the two articles, which accuse him of abuse of power and obstructing Congress, as a “fraud”.

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