David Schoen, one of two attorneys who will represent former President Donald Trump in his Senate indictment this month, told Hannity on Monday that Senate Democrats have already determined that Trump is guilty of the charge against him. is.
Schoen told host Sean Hannity that ‘this process, according to him, is completely unconstitutional and that it is a very, very dangerous road to take with regard to the First Amendment, and endangers any passionate political speaker who really opposes all the things we believe in and in which we are are in danger. this country. ‘
“I think this is also the most ignorant legislative action I have seen in my lifetime,” he added. “It’s tearing the country apart at a time when we do not need such a thing.”
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The trial, which is expected to begin on February 9, will be chaired by Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Rather than Chief Justice John Roberts.
“Can you imagine a U.S. citizen considering it a trial in which the judge and jury have already publicly announced that the accused should be found guilty in this case?” Ask Shoe. “And in fact, Senator Leahy called for Senator McConnell to vote for conviction as well … how can we possibly have a fair trial? Chuck Schumer, Senator Schumer has promised a fair and complete trial. You can not, when you know that the jurors and the judge are biased to enter. ‘
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Schoen added that the indictment managers – led by Representative Jamie Raskin, D-Md. – plans to play montages of violent behavior during the Jan. 6 Capitol, and is trying to link it to Trump.
“It has nothing to do with President Trump and the country does not just have to watch videos of riots and unrest,” Schoen said. “We must heal now. We must move forward.”