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A man from Kentucky told the FBI that he and his cousin began marching toward the U.S. Capitol Dec. 6 because President Trump said to do so. Chanting Stop the steal, the two men tramped through the building and snapped a photo of themselves with their middle fingers raised, according to court documents.
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Some have said they felt called to Washington by Trump and his false message that the election had been stolen, as well as by his efforts to pressure Congress and Vice President Pence to overturn the result.
But others drew an even more direct link telling the FBI or news organizations that they headed to the Capitol on what they believed were direct orders from the president issued at a rally that day.
While legal experts are split on whether Trump could face criminal liability for his role in the events of Jan. 6, testimony from rioters who felt directed to take part in illegal acts by his speech could inform a decision by prosecutors about whether to attempt to build a case. Short of that, the testimony from rioters is likely to be cited in Trumps upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate and could become evidence should people injured in the Capitol attack seek to file lawsuits against Trump.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-said-to-do-so-accounts-of-rioters-who-say-the-president-spurred-them-to-rush-the-capitol-could-be-pivotal-testimony/ar-BB1cOxCy?li=BBnb7Kz
Article doesn't say so but I believe this could also be used in Trump's impeachment.
Rorey
(8,445 posts)They're saying, "Please pardon me" while they incriminate him.
RKP5637
(67,111 posts)Capital.
katmondoo
(6,457 posts)gulliver
(13,186 posts)Cult member perps consist of outcasts, misfits, and lost souls? Check.
Cult leader angry and resentful of someone? Check.
Cult leader builds delusional anger in followers? Check.
Cult leader gets followers to do dirty work for him (even providing instructions) while he hides safely at a distance? Check.
Where's Vincent Bugliosi? I miss him. I think he'd make mincemeat of Trump in trials.
Renew Deal
(81,861 posts)Give the buffalo head guy a Whole Foods gift card to cover his expenses.