Chair and Professor of Political Science Wendy J. Schiller provided commentary on Trump's impeachment trial in an interview with ABC's Linda Mottram. They discussed witnesses, the role of partisan loyalty in the votes, vulnerable senators, the president's relationship to the law, and more. Looking at Trump's prospects for the 2020 presidential election, Schiller highlighted the role of "independent voters, those suburban Republican voters, who put him in in 2016."

Chair and Professor of Political Science Wendy J. Schiller spoke about the impeachment trial of President Trump on Bloomberg Radio, hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and Paul Sweeney. Professor Schiller spoke about the political consequences of the impeachment, highlighting how important it is for the Democratic Party to mobilize voters.

Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschneider talked to NPR's David Greene about the Senate impeachment trial and the White House's argument that the case made by Democrats is unconstitutional.

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg spoke about Senators' oaths to "support and defend the Constitution." Professor Arenberg highlights this oath's significance in outlining each Senator's commitment to impartial justice.

Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschneider provided commentary in regards to President Trump's impeachment trial. Professor Brettschneider discussed constitutional charges and abuse of power in relation to the presidential oath.

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg confirmed to Politifact that a Facebook post accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of purchasing pens costing $2,025 each is "ridiculous." The Speaker did indeed give pens to fellow House members as keepsakes after signing the articles of impeachment, however, their value was much lower.

"Ceremony and precedence play a role in strengthening the way in which legislative bodies function," states Professor Richard Arenberg in a recent article discussing the impeachment trial.

Professor Richard Arenberg comments that "Senate Democrats will require a series of votes during the Senate trial on the demand for documents from the Trump administration and on specific witnesses."

Professor Richard Arenberg discusses the lasting effects of the Donald Trump presidency and the differences compared to former actions in the Senate under previous presidents.