Clinton's Impeachment Trial | Madison News

In a historic moment, President Bill Clinton became the first sitting president to testify before an independent counsel in 1998, as part of a sweeping probe into allegations of misconduct—including real estate deals, White House favoritism, and a secret affair with intern Monica Lewinsky. After initially denying the affair, Clinton confessed on national TV, sparking a firestorm in Congress. Republicans demanded impeachment, while Democrats favored censure. The House impeached Clinton in December 1998, but after a five-week Senate trial, he was acquitted and completed his second term. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0bdad7a5f9e2c16