Risch was seen in the press gallery with his head 'slumped against his right hand' around four hours into proceedings.
, Risch has repeatedly supported Trump prior to the start of the impeachment hearing.
"The transcript of and whistleblower report related to President Trump's call with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy were not compelling to me, after reviewing both," he said about the phone call in which Trump is accused of pressuring Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate potential 2020 presidential rival Joe Biden.
"We heard all kinds of allegations of arm-twisting and bullying, and it's just not there," Risch added in September."I know evidence when I see it, and the Democrats are going to need more than this if they want to build an impeachment case. But, don't take my word for it—every American should read the report, which is easily understood, and make up his or her own mind."James Risch listens to testimony during a hearing about U.S.
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