Donald Trump

Historical eventFebruary 52020

Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump is acquitted by the United States Senate in his first impeachment trial.

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When
Wednesday, February 5 20206 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Dates: From 2020.

What happened

Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

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February 5 2020 — 6 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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