2026 ImpeachmentTracker tracks claims made in the impeachment trial and the evidence cited for them. Status labels describe the state of evidence in the proceeding — never guilt, innocence, or a predicted verdict. This is an independent, solo-developer civic project; corrections are welcome. Read our methodology & disclaimers.

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Impeachment Trial - Day 2

The prosecution began its Article IV presentation, played the November 2024 video in court, and presented NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung on video preservation and authentication while the defense objected repeatedly.

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Agenda

  • Article IV evidence presentation on the alleged grave-threats theory
  • NBI digital-evidence testimony and video authentication
  • Defense objections to the form, foundation, and admissibility of video-related evidence
  • Scheduling of cross-examination and additional requested Article IV witnesses

Session record

Claims introduced or updated

  • No new standing claim cards were added; Day 2 materially updated the existing Article IV grave-threats card.
  • The prosecution presented NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung as its first witness on preservation and authentication of video materials.
  • The Article IV card now reflects that the November 2024 video was played in court and presented as prosecution evidence, while admissibility and legal effect remain contested.

Evidence & exhibits

  • The November 2024 video of the alleged threat statement was played before the impeachment court as part of the prosecution's Article IV presentation.
  • Calilung testified about preserving, comparing, and authenticating video materials from official or identified online sources.

Court rulings

  • Defense objections to the video presentation were noted, with admissibility questions reserved for the proper stage of trial.
  • A motion to strike parts of the prosecution response to a senator-judge query was deferred for later resolution.
  • The presiding officer confirmed the 16-vote conviction threshold and set Calilung's cross-examination for July 8.

Open questions

  • How will cross-examination affect the Article IV authentication record?
  • Which parts of the video and related affidavits will ultimately be admitted after formal offer?
  • Will the impeachment court grant the requested subpoenas for additional Article IV witnesses?

Claims updated in this session

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