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He has no role unless he is the one who is impeached. In this case, he stands trial in the Senate and presumably would be called to testify, if he wants to. He would be able to mount a defense.

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The Chief Justice of the United States presides over presidential impeachment trials. The senate serves as the jury and two-thirds are required to convict.

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According to current Senate rules, the Chief-Justice of the United State presides over the Senate during an impeachment trial.

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His own attorney

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