President Donald Trump begins a vindictive victory lap on Thursday, a day after his Senate impeachment acquittal, hoping to use the "not guilty" verdict as a cudgel in his reelection bid.
Trump will speak from the White House at noon during a formal event meant as the final word on the impeachment saga. But few expect the ordeal to fade from view; Trump is stung and angry at being impeached by the House and his allies say it's unlikely he'll let it go anytime soon.
He already dove into the fray at an early morning prayer breakfast, holding up newspapers blaring enormous "ACQUITTED!" headlines and launching into an attack on the process.
