Chief Justice John Roberts drops 'pettifogging' bomb while reprimanding both sides in impeachment trial

WASHINGTON – Chief Justice John Roberts admonished the House managers and the president’s counsel after a fiery back and forth during the debate over amendments to a resolution outlining the rules and format of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Roberts said he felt he had to "admonish" both sides "in equal terms to remember that they are addressing the world's greatest deliberative body. One reason it has earned that title is because its members avoid speaking in a manner, and using language that is not conducive to civil discourse."