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- President Donald Trump is currently facing an impeachment inquiry led by three House committees, but he could still be re-elected in 2020 even if Congress removes him from office.
- If a simple majority of the House votes to impeach Trump on one or more articles of impeachment, they go to the US Senate, which holds a trial.
- Two-thirds of the Senate would have to vote to convict Trump to remove him from office.
- Article I, Section 3 of the United States constitution says "judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor."
- After convicting a federal officer, the Senate must separately vote by simple majority to prevent them from holding a federal office in the future, meaning Trump could still theoretically win re-election.
- The scenario is highly implausible given the steadfast support of Trump's base and a Republican-controlled Senate, but it shows how Trump has a route to redemption through the electoral process.
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President Donald Trump is currently facing an impeachment inquiry led by three House of Representatives committees, but he could still be re-elected in 2020 even if Congress removes him from office.
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