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How Trump's Impeachment Unfolded, In The Words Of Those Who Administered It

Throughout the impeachment process, NPR interviewed dozens of lawmakers who sat in on the hearings, testimony, defense and votes. Read the key moments in their own words.

The impeachment of President Donald J. Trump began in September with the launch of a House inquiry that evolved into a Senate trial. It ended Wednesday with Senators voting to acquit the president on two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

Along the way, NPR talked to dozens of members of Congress who had front row seats to the hearings, testimony, defense and votes. Here are key moments from lawmakers interviewed by NPR.

For our full coverage of the Trump impeachment process, read our stories here or listen here.


The House Inquiry

Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee, on the whistleblower complaint and alleged quid pro quo at the center of the impeachment

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