THREAD: How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s one:

Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s one:

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Steve Daines of Montana decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Mike Lee of Utah decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. David Perdue of Georgia decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

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How did we get into this Trump-driven crisis?

Less than 10 months ago, the Senate could have removed him from office. Fifty-two senators have some explaining to do.

Here’s another one:

Sen. Todd Young of Indiana decided to leave Trump in the presidency.

They all chose.

/end
(And yes, 198 representatives refused to even impeach him on either charge. I know. But I’m not about to do a 198-tweet thread. Have at it if you wish.). /endend
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