Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump impeachment trial

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell arrives at the Capitol on Thursday for the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. Picture: J Scott Applewhite/AP

Chilling security footage of last month’s deadly insurrection at the US Capitol has become a key exhibit in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as politicians prosecuting the case wrap up their opening arguments for why Mr Trump should be convicted of inciting the siege.

The House is continuing its case on Thursday, with Mr Trump’s lawyers launching their defence by the end of the week.