Chief Justice John Roberts’ Move Not to Sit for Trump Impeachment Sparks Constitutional Concerns

Chief Justice John Roberts announces the results of the vote on the second article of impeachment during impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the Capitol in Washington on Feb. 5, 2020. Senate Television via Getty Images

Chief Justice John Roberts’ decision not to preside over former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial has raised concerns about whether the proceedings are constitutional.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told MSNBC that Roberts “did not want” to partake in the impeachment trial.