President Joe Biden on Monday told CNN, on the topic of Trump's impeachment trial, "I think it has to happen."
Biden made the comment during a brief one-on-one interview with CNN in the halls of the West Wing. He acknowledged the effect it could have on his legislative agenda and Cabinet nominees but said there would be "a worse effect if it didn't happen."
Biden told CNN he believed the outcome would be different if Trump had six months left in his term, but said he doesn't think 17 Republican senators will vote to convict Trump. "The Senate has changed since I was there, but it hasn't changed that much," Biden said.
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Just moments ago, House impeachment managers delivered the article of impeachment to the Senate, triggering the start of the trial.
