Trump Defense Team Calls Impeachment Case Over Capitol Riot ‘Patently Absurd’

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Donald Trump’s defense team called House Democrats’ allegations that he incited the Capitol riot “patently absurd” and said the former president’s exhortations that his supporters “fight” on his behalf were ordinary political rhetoric

The defense’s case, which Trump lawyer David Schoen said may only take three to four hours, focuses on the arguments that rioters breached the Capitol for their own reasons and hadn’t been directed by Mr. Trump to do so.

Many Republican lawmakers, including those who have indicated they will vote to acquit, have said Mr. Trump bore some responsibility for the riot. Mr. van der Veen called the article of impeachment part of a witch hunt by Democrats. He noted that Mr. Trump urged his supporters to march peacefully to the Capitol in the same speech in which he urged them to fight.

 

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Fight against pandemic poverty and illiteracy and deranged mental state of mind

The only thing more embarrassing the Trumps term in office are his impeachment trials.

If the Republican senators don’t vote against him today does that mean he gets the Republican nomination in 2024? If that happens how realistic is it that he will get re-elected?

So many tan coats.

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Mr Trump is a bully and there is no place for a bully in these United State in the seat of government. The damage done by a bully is historical in nature. Our society cannot have a leader or should not have a leader with such temperament

Their rhetoric didn't accomplish anything. They put on a show for Trump, but for anyone with a brain knows that they fed the Senate a bunch of bullshit.

The Democrats in Senate look like heading for another crushing defeat on Saturday.

Whom ever wrote this garbage needs to be fired. One of Trump’s attorney is a practicing Jew who(m) observes the sabbath and can’t work over the Friday & Saturday. This would have extended the second impeachment. Then this attorney changes his mind & rescinds his request.

One could make the argument that the Democrats (and MSM for that matter) were more responsible for inciting the riot than Trump ever was. They’re the ones that really pissed everybody off.

What’s with the beige coats?

joe joebiden joebiden potus vp says, “Fight like hell.” He gets praised. President Trump says, 'Fight like hell.” He gets impeached.

this is terrible news

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5 things people trust more than donald tRump and his impeachment defense lawyers : 1. Water in Mexico. 2. Gas station sushi. 3. A drink from bill cosby. 4. A free mattress from craigs list. 5. A jeffrey epstein daycare center.

And watching it all unfold from his control room when he could have spoken out. If Trumps defence was remotely truthful he would have corrected misinterpretation.

Ya seen one mostly peaceful protest - ya seen 'em all. Now, let's impeach Pee Pants Joe.

Lol that was the longest BS oral report of a book they haven't read in history. Good thing it was a team report.

CNN nytimes MSNBC washingtonpost So Hitler's incitement to the murder of Jews were ordinary political rhetoric?

Conservatism has fully embraced the mentality of the rapist, 'This is happening, but it will hurt less if you just give it to me.'

If Joe Public did what Trump did he would be facing consequences. It seems there is one standard for people in public office which is very slack and another standard for the average American. No legal consequences for Hilary Clinton using an internet server at her home...

WSJ, What planet is the defense (Ambulance Chasers) on...? What do the vote counts that were not only certified but WERE ALL LEGAL have to do with the Murders committed on the 6th?

“Case” and “defense” are not really accurate descriptors

Castor use to be a good lawyer. What happen

Bull💩

Trump's dog-whistling gives free pass to 'act out their fantasies' to MAGAs, QAnons, white supremacists (Proud Boys), etc. These groups all have Trump's name, image and effigy on their branded flags, hats, T-shirts and signages. They all have one common thread: TRUMP 1.6.21

Just give up at this point

He was the PRESIDENT, I thought he was the PRESIDENT for all people!

Ask MichaelCohen212 how Trump communicates.

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