“Appears they wimped out on naming the whistleblower”.
That’s one of many reasons they don’t want a senate trial. A trial in the senate would, among other things, reveal who the whistleblower is. There would be tons of discovery and they are scared to death of that.
Yes, Trump and everyone (except the Democrats, Deep Staters, and Never Trumpers) should cheer a trial as it would include DISCOVERY. Witness list: Pelosi, Nadler, Schiff, Obama, Yates, Mueller’s gang, and so many... every one of Obama’s political appointees should be brought in.