The most important person in the impeachment trial is missing. It isn't Trump.

For more than two hours on Wednesday afternoon, the senators at Donald Trump's second impeachment trial were addressed by a congressman best known for farting on live television and falling for a Chinese honey trap.

Why Democrats would choose Rep. Eric Swalwell to help present their case is a question for Mr. Owl. His role is a perfect illustration of what makes these proceedings so tedious. We are solemnly assured that the trial is the most important thing happening in the world, yet nothing of interest can be said about it.

Chief Justice John Roberts: Betrays Constitutionalists and the Constitution Again

CAN THE PRESIDENT REMOVE A JUSTICE FROM THE COURT?

1801: Senate Tries Supreme Court Justice. ... urging of President Thomas Jefferson orchestrated impeachment proceedings against Chase, ... convinced several wavering senators that Chase's conduct did not warrant his removal from office.

 The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment. ... The only Justice to be impeached was Associate Justice Samuel Chase in 1805.

With Abortion Decision, Roberts Betrays Constitutionalists and the Constitution