“We respect their request and will, of course, comply with it. Talks with the parties concerned on the structure of the trial are continuing,” said Justin Goodman, a spokesman for Schumer.
There must be an agreement between senators to hold the hearing on a Sunday.
“I apologize for the inconvenience that my request that accusations not be made during the Jewish Sabbath will undoubtedly cause other people involved in the proceedings,” Schoen said in the letter obtained by the Times. “However, the practices and prohibition requirements are mandatory for me; therefore, with respect, I have no choice but to address this request.”
Schoen’s letter was sent to Minder McConnell, minority leader of Schumer and Senate, as well as to Democratic Senator Patrick J. Leahy, the president of the Senate who will preside over the trial.
The final outcome of the trial does not appear to be in doubt: Trump is likely to be acquitted by the Senate for the second time, and the two-thirds vote needed for conviction is good.