Trump rages over 'bulls***' inquiry in rambling speech on live TV after impeachment acquittal

The Independent
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Donald Trump holds up the Washington Post as he speaks to supporters at the White House, following his impeachment acquittal by allies in the Senate: AFP via Getty Images
Donald Trump holds up the Washington Post as he speaks to supporters at the White House, following his impeachment acquittal by allies in the Senate: AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump has called his impeachment and the Russia investigation "bulls***" as he gave a televised speech to supporters in the White House, a day after his Republican allies in the Senate acquitted him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

The president walked into the East Room to a standing ovation from members of his legal team, staff and GOP politicians to gloat about his acquittal and attack his enemies.

He called Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic House Speaker who initiated the impeachment inquiry against him, a "horrible person" and again mocked her claim that she prayed for him.

Mr Trump said of the impeachment inquiry: "It was evil, it was corrupt, it was dirty cops."

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