Biden warns "democracy is fragile" in context of the impeachment trial

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WASHINGTON, 15 February, 2021 (TON): Donald Trump's acquittal for inciting mob violence is a reminder that "democracy is fragile" says the new President Joe Biden.

The conviction voting fell short of the two-thirds majority, although seven Republicans joined the Democrats in voting to convict. The vote split largely along party lines, with the seven Republicans joining the Senate's 48 Democrats and two independents in voting to convict.

Mr. Biden said the charge, relating to Mr. Trump's role in the Capitol riot last month, was "not in dispute", while seeking to move on from the process.

In the Senate on Saturday, the trial ended with a 57-43 vote in favor of conviction.

Calling it a “sad chapter”, Mr. Biden has kept his distance from the impeachment process, not watching the trial live. Aides were reportedly worried that it would distract from his early plans for office.

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