Donald Jr, 43, was quick off the mark – posting ‘NOT GUILTY’ immediately after the Senate vote, before branding the proceedings a “show trial”. He even shared a photoshopped meme of a topless Donald Sr in boxing attire, with the caption: ‘Back to back impeachment champ’.
The eldest son wrote alongside the bizarre post: “When the establishment hates you and wants to prevent you from ever running again you know you’re doing something right.”
He also remarked: “Now maybe it would be nice if the senators stopped putting on show trials for free air time and actually started working for the American people for a change.
“Beating these establishment clowns twice after years of BS and under unprecedented circumstances is a badge of honour.”
Eric, 37, was concise in his celebration, simply posting ‘2-0’ – perhaps in reference to both occasions his father has been acquitted of impeachment charges.
In February 2020, the House acquitted Mr Trump Sr of two charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
It followed allegations he had solicited foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election and obstructed a subsequent inquiry.
In February 2021, the House acquitted Mr Trump Sr of the charge of “incitement of insurrection” after it alleged he incited the January 6 US Capitol siege.
The Senate vote of 57-43 fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict Trump on the charge after a five-day trial.
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In a statement released afterwards, Mr Trump Sr hinted at a comeback, writing: “We have so much work ahead of us, and soon we will emerge with a vision for a bright, radiant, and limitless American future.”
