"We have seen in this Senate today a group of cowardly Republicans who apparently have no other choice because they are afraid to defend their work, to respect the institution in which they serve."
Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives, harshly condemned Republican elected officials, most of whom refused to condemn the former president during his trial after the Capitol invasion on the day of the nomination vote by Joe Biden on Capitol Hill.
“What is so important to us, what is so important to our political survival, which is more important than our Constitution which we have taken the oath to protect and defend?” Continued Nancy Pelosi.
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Acquitted, Donald Trump impatient to "continue the adventure" for the "greatness of America"
For the second time acquitted.
Former US President Donald Trump escaped a guilty verdict on Saturday after a historic trial before the US Senate, which tried him for his role in the January 6 violence on Capitol Hill.
Senators were a majority - 57 out of 100 - to vote for a conviction of the billionaire.
But it would have taken two-thirds of the upper house to reach a guilty verdict which could have been followed by a sentence of ineligibility.
The base of Republican elected officials has held, which shows the hold that Donald Trump retains on American politics.
But the Republican Party is emerging weakened from a streak that began in November with the contesting of Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election and which culminated with the events of the Capitol.
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"Our magnificent, historic and patriotic movement, Make America Great Again, has only just begun", responded Mr. Trump in a statement, posing once again as a victim of a "witch hunt".
For Donald Trump, this is the second acquittal in as many impeachment proceedings.
A unique case in the history of the United States.
In his first reaction to this verdict, the 74-year-old ex-president set a date for the future.
“In the coming months, I will have a lot to share with you and look forward to continuing our incredible journey for America's greatness.”