Prosecutors argue Trump committed a “grievous constitutional crime," but his defense team insists his fiery words at the rally were just figures of speech. His lawyers said that trying a former president is unconstitutional.
The trial did open with four hours of debate on whether the trial is constitutional now that Trump is no longer in office. After that, prosecutors and Trump’s defense team will have up to 16 hours each to make their arguments. While Trump’s acquittal is expected, Democrats say the trial is necessary to hold Trump accountable.
Two Democratic members of Colorado's congressional delegation are front and center for Trump's second Senate trial. Reps. Diana DeGette and Joe Neguse will serve as impeachment managers to argue the case against the former president. During the first impeachment trial of Trump, Rep. Jason Crow served as one of the nine impeachment managers.