Mark Levin to Lisa Murkowski: Bolton shouldn't be called because impeachment is unconstitutional

Radio host Mark Levin responded to Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s question of why John Bolton should not be called to testify in President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, reminding her that her "job is to uphold the Constitution."

“This dispute about material facts weighs in favor of calling additional witnesses with direct knowledge. Why should this body not call Ambassador Bolton?” the Alaska Republican asked on Thursday.

“Uh, because the impeachment is unconstitutional and your job is to uphold the Constitution? That’s a good reason.” Levin replied later that day.

Levin has been a consistent critic of the impeachment process and has taken issue with how Democrats have handled things from a constitutional perspective.

"They amended the Constitution of the United States. Illegally. They changed the language to fit their narrative. And now, they come before the United States Senate and say if you don't accept their narrative, if you don't accept their impeachment charges, then you, the United States Senate, are involved in a cover-up," Levin said earlier this month.

Senate Republicans appear to have the necessary votes to block calling witnesses to testify in the trial after undecided senator Lamar Alexander announced he will not support the move.

The Senate will vote Friday afternoon on the matter, and a decision on acquittal could come shortly thereafter.