Blackburn appeared to break the rules of the Senate trial by giving an interview while her colleagues were in the chamber.
The rules governing the behavior of Senate jurors are strict. Though members are allowed to speak with the media during breaks between sessions, they are not allowed to bring any phones or electronic devices into the chamber. They are also only allowed reading material pertaining to the trial.on Twitter than breaking the rules is"punishable by imprisonment." Chief Justice John Roberts—who is overseeing the president's trial—could, in theory, punish Blackburn for the offense.
Democrats are keen to hear from key administration officials like former National Security Advisor John Bolton and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, but Republicans have resisted their demands and are seeking a quick acquittal of Trump.
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