What Donald Trump’s impeachment means for America

The public reaction ahead of next year’s election is more crucial than ever

Impeachment vote
Nancy Pelosi presides over voting on the second article of impeachment of Donald Trump at the US Capitol on 18 December
(Image credit: 2019 Getty Images)

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on Wednesday night, making him the third president in American history to face removal from office for charges of high crimes and misdemeanors.

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William Gritten

William Gritten is a London-born, New York-based strategist and writer focusing on politics and international affairs.