In the event of a presidential impeachment, who conducts the trial?

In the event of a presidential impeachment, the trial is conducted by the Senate. This is outlined in the U.S. Constitution, which grants the Senate the authority to hold trials for impeachments. When the House of Representatives votes to impeach a president, this action is similar to an indictment or formal charge. However, it's the Senate that is responsible for evaluating the evidence and conducting a trial to determine whether to convict or acquit the president.

The Senate serves as the jury in this process, requiring a two-thirds majority to convict the president and remove him or her from office, should that be the outcome. This system ensures a check and balance on the power of impeachment, as the House and Senate have distinct roles. The other options do not align with the constitutional procedure for impeachment trials: the Supreme Court does not conduct impeachment trials, the House is responsible for the impeachment process but not the trial itself, and the Cabinet has no role in this context.