Mitch McConnell: 'There is little to no sentiment in the Republican caucus for the motion to dismiss'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday admitted that there is "little to no sentiment in the Republican caucus" supporting a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

At a press conference, McConnell told reporters that the Senate impeachment trial will likely begin next Tuesday.

“There is little to no sentiment in the Republican caucus for the motion to dismiss," McConnell said.

The Majority Leader went on to suggest that Republicans would call their own witnesses if Democrats insist on having new testimony.

"I can’t imagine that only the witnesses that Democrats want to call would be called," he said.

Some Republicans have said that Joe Biden, Hunter Biden and Rudy Giuliani should speak to Senators.