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A lawyer from Trump’s defence team has been mocked online for stating that “words are what make up” the United States’ constitution.
David Schoen’s comment came ahead of a Senate vote over whether an impeachment trial for the ex-president could continue.
Politicians later voted 56-44 for the case to proceed.
Happy Days actor Henry Winkler was amongst those to criticise the lawyer’s comments on Twitter, posting a sarcastic response on Twitter.
“Thank you! HOW did that slip by me,” he said.
Another account joked: “Potatoes are what makes mashed potatoes.”
As well as mocking the “obvious” statement from Schoen, others remarked on the level of expertise shown by the lawyer.
One user commented: “I thought about going to law school when I was younger. I worried that I wasn’t smart enough.
“I don’t think I should have worried about that.”
“Imagine holding the most powerful office in the world a month ago and these are the only lawyers that’ll defend you,” said another.
@Acosta Thank you ! HOW did that slip by me ??— Henry Winkler (@Henry Winkler) 1612907103
The comment also surprised CNN news reporters covering the historic event:
"Words are what make up our Constitution" is not something I was prepared to hear today.— S.E. Cupp (@S.E. Cupp) 1612906666
This news could be huge, if true.