The end of Trump's trial lifts an oppressive cloud from Washington
CNN
The conclusion of Donald Trump's impeachment trial finally ends the ex-President's stranglehold on Washington's every waking moment and offers President Joe Biden a first chance to fully exercise his influence and power.
While the coming days in the capital may not be as wrenching as last week — which saw a horrific recreation of the terror inside the Capitol on January 6 by House impeachment managers — they will be even more critical to the nation's short-term fate. Biden can now claim the full attention of Congress and the public as he seeks to drive through his relief package and end the pandemic, and will make his first official trip out of Washington since being sworn in. But Trump's acquittal at the hands of a majority of Republican senators Saturday also proved his personality cult will make him a dominant force in the internal civil war gripping the party in the run-up to the 2022 midterm elections. His staying power even while out of office will therefore still have a huge impact on the mood in Washington, and Biden's ability to bring the nation together.More Related News