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Bakersfield leaders react to former President Donald Trump’s acquittal

After nearly a week of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, the former president has been officially found not guilty of inciting the deadly January 6 insurrection.
Bakersfield residents react to former President Donald Trump’s acquittal
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KERO) — After nearly a week of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, the former president has been officially found not guilty of inciting the deadly January 6 insurrection.

It was a busy Saturday filled with twists and turns, ended with lawmakers voting 57-43 against the insurrection charge. 67 were required for a conviction.

This is the second time he was acquitted in the senate. This weekend, 23ABC’s Lezla Gooden caught up with local leaders to hear their thoughts about trumps acquittal.

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