Pelosi: We're seeking clarification from the Senate about preparing for Trump's trial

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today, Thursday, that she will consult in the coming days with Democratic lawmakers about the extent of the Senate's readiness to start the trial of former President Donald Trump, as part of its accountability for his role in the riots and violence in the Congress building on January 6.

"I will speak with officials about when the Senate will be ready to prosecute whoever has been president of the United States for his role in inciting armed rebellion on the Capitol," Pelosi told reporters.

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