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5 Takeaways From Trump's Impeachment Acquittal

Masood Farivar

   WASHINGTON - More than four months after House Democrats launched an
   impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump's conduct, the Senate
   on Wednesday voted along near party lines to acquit the president of
   abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

   The widely expected outcome likely will have far-reaching implications
   for the government and political system, many experts agree.

   Here are five importanttakeaways:

   Unprecedented partisanship may have made it virtually impossible to
   remove future presidents from office

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