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In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, the Supreme Court has today delivered a landmark decision that could fundamentally alter the fabric of American politics as we know it. The Court, in a 7-2 ruling, has determined that the impeachment process does not require the impeached individual to be present, and that the Senate, in its wisdom, may choose to conduct the trial via a highly advanced, government-funded virtual reality system.

Justice Alex Huxley, writing for the majority, opined that "the framers' vision of a robust and fair impeachment process need not be shackled by the antiquated chains of physical presence." Huxley's conclusion was based on a series of highly questionable logical leaps and a surprisingly loose interpretation of the Constitution, which somehow managed to cite both Aristotle and a 1980s arcade game as precedent.

The decision was met with immediate controversy. Senate Minority Leader Clyde Repington (R-TX) denounced the ruling as "a brazen power grab by the judiciary, threatening to undermine the very foundation of our Republic." Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Diane Sykes (D-CA) hailed the decision as "a bold step forward for democracy, ensuring that the impeachment process can keep up with the modern world."

In a related development, the Court also ruled that the impeached individual's tax returns could be subpoenaed and reviewed in the virtual reality trial, provided they are in a format compatible with the system's 3D holographic projectors. The decision was widely praised by both science enthusiasts and tax-hungry journalists alike, who celebrated the opportunity to delve into the financial secrets of the nation's leaders with the precision of a quantum microscope.

The virtual reality trial system, developed by a coalition of Silicon Valley tech giants and a mysterious group of quantum physicists known only as the "Shadow Science Caucus," promises to bring impeachment trials into the 21st century. The system will allow the impeached official to be virtually present in the courtroom, complete with a fully animated, real-time avatar that accurately represents their physical demeanor and emotional state.

Critics of the system argue that it opens the door to a myriad of potential abuses, such as the possibility of foreign governments hacking the trial to manipulate proceedings. However, proponents counter that these fears are unfounded, as the system will be protected by an impenetrable firewall powered by the cutting-edge quantum encryption technology.

As the nation braces for the seismic shifts in the political landscape that this decision promises, one thing is clear: the future of American politics will never be the same. Whether this marks a triumph of progress or the beginning of the end for our constitutional republic remains to be seen. But one thing is certain—the next impeachment trial is going to be one for the history books, or at least, the virtual reality archives.

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