Senator Questions Constitutionality of Post-Presidential Impeachment Trial

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks to members of the media after the weekly Senate Republican Policy Luncheon at Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 9, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said it is likely unconstitutional to carry out a Senate impeachment trial of a president after they leave office.

President Donald Trump was impeached by the House earlier this month over his remarks that he made before the Capitol was breached on Jan. 6, despite the president calling on his supporters to “stay peaceful.”