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Donald Trump's impeachment trial begins

The 100 lawmakers of the US Senate were sworn in on Thursday as jurors.

The 100 lawmakers of the US Senate were sworn in on Thursday as jurors for the impending impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts administered the oath to the senators to "do impartial justice". In the coming weeks, the senators will decide whether Mr Trump should be removed from office over charges brought by the House of Representatives.
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Presenter Fergus Nicoll is joined by guests David Kuo in Singapore and Alexis Goldstein in Washington DC.

PHOTO: Donald Trump, AFP

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