As the first votes were cast, Trump complained about “the crap” he's had to go through.
"With today’s illegal unconstitutional and partisan impeachment, the do-nothing Democrats are declaring their deep hatred and disdain for the American voter," Trump said in Michigan after being on stage for about an hour.
"After three years of sinister witch hunts, hoaxes, scams, the House Democrats are trying to nullify the ballots of tens of millions of patriotic Americans," he said.
Trump likened the impeachment proceedings to a "political suicide march" and said he would prevail in the end.
"Have you seen my polls?" an incredulous-sounding Trump said to roars.
Later in the rally, Trump read off the vote and noted that three Democrats crossed over to join Republicans in voting against impeachment.
"Every single Republican voted for us," Trump said. “We didn't lose one Republican vote.”
The votes occurred in the middle of his speech. It appeared he learned of the vote tallies from an aide.
Trump used the result to tout Republican unity.
"The Republican Party has never been so affronted but they have never been so united as they are right now,” he said.
He said it was “unheard of” that some Democrats would vote against the impeachment.
"The Democrats always stick together. Think of it: 3 Democrats went over to our side," he
"Americans will show up by the tens of millions next year to vote Pelosi the hell out of office," Trump said in Michigan.
Trump then criticized Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a republican representing Manhattan, and commented on donating to her over the years adding, “Give me back the damn money.”
Trump also attacked Congressman Debbie Dingell, calling her a “real beauty.”
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