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Pat Cipollone
Chief Justice John Roberts scolded House impeachment managers and President Donald Trumps defense lawyers during the Senate impeachment trial.
The Supreme Court chief justice warned House managers and Trump attorneys to watch their tone.
White House counsel Pat Cipollone faced swift backlash over one particular claim.
Democrats say the president abused his power, and the White House response is that Democrats abused theirs.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
House Impeachment Manager and Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) delivers a blistering critique of the arguments offered by President Trumps defense team.
White House counsel Pat Cipollone attacked the foundation of the charges against Trump, and said Democrats had not come close to meeting the standard for impeachment.
The Republican leader quietly submitted an amended proposal to add an extra day of arguments and allow House evidence to be included in the record.
Walter Shaub also delivered a dramatic takedown of White House counsel Pat Cipollones new letter decrying the impeachment inquiry.
The president called the Ukraine inquiry a hoax while his lawyer said Trump wouldnt participate in Wednesdays hearing.
House lawmakers will unveil on Monday its impeachment report on President Trump behind closed doors.