Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
The House of Representatives voted 232-197 on Wednesday to impeach Donald Trump (Alex Brandon/AP)

President Donald Trump has been impeached by the US House of Representatives for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the US Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 on Wednesday to impeach Mr Trump.

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