"What many have chosen to overlook is the fact that there were NO FACTS presented in the impeachment "trial".
Hearsay, feelings and opinions are what was offered, none of which would be admissible in a court of law."
No one is overlooking anything, other than the Trump supporters.
First of all, the trial happens in the Senate, not the House. Rules of evidence and due process only apply in court. Hearsay is permitted in a grand jury investigation, for instance, and an impeachment inquiry is similar to a grand jury.
The Senate will decide the rules for the trial, including what type of evidence will be permitted. Beyond that, there were several fact witnesses who testified in the hearings - for instance, those who listened in on the call, one who overheard Amb. Sondland's call with Trump, and others who had direct knowledge of the facts presented in their testimony.
This is not about using a political tool when all else fails. Trump has adopted the position that he can do anything he wants; he has no knowledge of or regard for our Constitution, and no concern for the law. I don't believe he's ever read the Constitution, because if he had he would know that his power has limits.
Putting aside what I personally think about him and his policies, it's clear to me from the evidence presented that in this instance, he violated his oath of office by putting his personal interest ahead of our national security interests and then attempted to cover it up. He practically dared the House to impeach him, and they did. He earned this impeachment, and regardless of what the Senate decides to do he's going to carry that badge of dishonor long after he's gone.
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