Then it is not an impeachment.
The chief justice is only mentioned once in the Constitution. Curiously, it is not in Article III, which establishes the Supreme Court. Rather, it is in Article I, which sets forth the powers of Congress but states that the chief justice shall preside over the Senate during any impeachment trial of the President.
Its not an option. its literally his Constitutional role in our government.
He should be removed from the bench and tried for treason if he fails in his duty through neglect.
They want Senate pro tempore to preside? Conflict of interest. He already voted for Trumps impeachment.
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