Impeachment Manager: Trial Could Have Lasted Years If Witnesses Were Called

In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, House impeachment manager Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) gives closing arguments on the fifth day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 13, 2021. congress.gov via Getty Images

Calling on witnesses during the impeachment trial would have dragged out the proceeding for years, according to Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) one of the Democratic impeachment managers.

The Senate voted to authorize witnesses at the trial but proceeded to acquit President Donald Trump before hearing from any. Neguse told CBS on Sunday that litigation over subpoenas for witnesses who refuse to appear could take months.