Now this defense is getting stupider (which I didn't think was possible before now). Trump lawyer is literally arguing that the 1/6 insurrection were caused by Portland/BLM/media
https://twitter.com/neal_katyal/status/1360680203232641026
The great thing is that regardless of the outcome of the vote today, this defense will be the defense of Trump that exists in the historical record.
To use the precise legal term, this defense sucks. No historian will look at this and be able to find any exculpation. Fitting.
To use the precise legal term, this defense sucks. No historian will look at this and be able to find any exculpation. Fitting.
I've taught at @GeorgetownLaw for more than 20 years. I'm pretty sure I've never had a 1st year student who'd do a worse job than this Trump lawyer. It's not a defense, it's a culture war screed. Given that 1 of the most impt audiences here is the eye of history, it's a disaster.
GOP wants to be free to run Donald Trump again? Good luck with that.
Wow. I didn't expect this: McConnell calling trump "disgraceful dereliction of duty," says Trump lied to the American people.
"Practically and morally responsible for provoking the events [of 1/6. No question about it."
"Practically and morally responsible for provoking the events [of 1/6. No question about it."
The Mitch McConnell statement right now is worth watching. Seriously turn on the tv.
Doesn't ever redeem McConnell. Nothing can. But it is further evidence of what the historical record here will show. Trump's biggest ally in the Senate for 4 years has said this.
McConnell is totally misreading the House Manager's argument. They never said you can impeach a private citizen. They've said you can impeach people who are (or were) Pres, VP, or "officers of the US." That's it. He's totally creating a straw man. Terrible reasoning.
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