The House focuses on how Trump’s speech was interpreted rather than intended. The House seems to prefer to keep the trial on the level of speculation. Indeed, while the article refers to incitement to insurrection, it reads like impeachment for negligence. thehill.com/opinion/judici…
Trump’s view of election fraud is germane, since it is referenced in the impeachment article. However, it is the worst possible defense to advance in the Senate. It doesn’t matter if Trump was right about fraud; it only matters whether he sought a rebellion rather than a recount.
...Many will not accept any contrary conclusions on both sides but I believe the majority would do so. Otherwise, this conversation on Newsmax will be repeated endlessly for years.
...I have never been a fan of commissions and I still do not see the evidence of systemic fraud. However, we need leaders on both sides, including President Biden, to take action to bring greater unity though an open process with full access to evidence. jonathanturley.org/2021/01/07/i-h…
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