Republicans are already looking past impeachment, sensing a looming Democratic plot to gradually release more Ukraine bombshells as Donald Trump fights for re-election
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Privately, however, Trump and his allies are relieved that the trial hasn’t resulted in any surprises and that none of the recent information dumps haven’t appeared to hurt the president politically, according to interviews with half a dozen Republicans. In part, they say, Americans have been inundated with information, meaning none of it is sticking. In the short run, they feel they’ve won.
In the long run, however, Trump’s allies worry something more sinister looms. More document releases. More investigations. The House eventually impeached Trump over the scheme, approving two articles: one alleging abuse of power, and the other alleging obstruction of Congress. The articles were approved along a near party-line vote.
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