Where did I use the word criminal? Impeachment and trial determines someone staying in office and/or being disqualified from hold further office. Coincidental to the trial, it is possible for criminal charges to be filed, but that has nothing to do with the Congressional process.
Trump has already been impeached. Read the Constitution, the section on the Senate trial. Do not insert words that are not there. Where does it restrict the senate trial?
You didn’t use criminal; I did to make the distinction.
I don’t need to insert any words at all.
In addition to impeachment language in Article I, Article II Section 4 says:
“The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
The operative term is “The President”, and the required action is “Conviction.” At noon on January 20th, Donald J. Trump will not be President. The Senate can convict the President, but can’t convict a private citizen. End of story.