House managers are doing an excellent job of showing how clearly Trump was the Inciter-in-chief, with his insurrectionist mob following HIS orders. The record is damning.
Do I feel sorry for any of these insurrectionists who now claim they were "duped" by Trump? No. These are terrible people & they must face justice. However, it is clear that Trump ordered them to go the Capitol.
"This attack was done for Donald Trump, at his instructions and to fulfill his wishes" - Rep. Diana DeGette
Rep Raskin is doing an effective job of showing Trump's long record of instigating violence. The kidnapping, siege, and assassination conspiracy in Michigan, targeting Gov Whitmer, presaged what happened at the Capitol. And who was the instigator there ? Trump again.
Rep Lieu notes that there was no remorse from Trump after the attack on the Capitol; instead, there was "defiance." In his view, a defeated president can ignore & undermine the election result, incite an insurrection, & prevent a peaceful transfer of power.
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Both Raskin & Lieu are emphasizing that the attack on the Capitol could happen again. Without consequences, all the insurrectionists yet to face justice could conceivably do it again, potentially with more success. Alarm bells should be ringing! Why isn't this a bigger concern?
Rep DeGette reminds everyone that Griffin (of Cowboys for Trump) said "the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat" and Trump retweeted that sentiment. Same Griffin spoke of blood running through the Capitol.
And Republicans will vote to acquit regardless.
And Republicans will vote to acquit regardless.
The murderous - yes, murderous - intent of the insurrectionists is haunting. And as Rep. Cicilline notes, all because Trump refused to accept the election result. How can Republicans accept this??
Rep Castro is rightfully emphasizing how Trump's incitement of the Capitol attack degrades our reputation internationally, with China, Russia, Iran gloating that America no longer charts the course for democracy & human rights. This is WHY Trump MUST be convicted.
Our standing in the world has been damaged by Trump's incitement of the Capitol attack. A failure to act against him with conviction will further damage our reputation, fueling criticisms from our most dangerous rivals, while weakening our advocacy for democracy & human rights.
I admit I enjoy Rep Neguse dragging the Trump defense team for "not cutting it" and being wrong in their constitutional arguments.
My favorite quote by Voltaire from Rep Raskin:
"Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."
We have lived through that quote coming alive in the last 4 years.
"Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."
We have lived through that quote coming alive in the last 4 years.
Rep Raskin notes that his managers stayed up night after night to put together this robust record of evidence to present before the Senate. Meanwhile, several GQP senators are not even paying attention. These are US senators behaving like disrespectful children in class. Shameful
Rep Raskin closes the managers' arguments out. This was a superb effort across the board by House managers. I pity Schoen and Castor. I know & you know how this will all end, but the record will show the admirable job done by the Democratic Party and the shame of Trump-GQP.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) ends the case to convict Trump by quoting Thomas Paine: “Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered, but we have this saving consolation: The more difficult the struggle, the more glorious ... our victory.” Via The Recount.
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