A lawyer representing former President Trump
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Attorney David Schoen outlined a three-pronged strategy for Trump’s defense on Fox News’ “Hannity” Monday night.
Shoe and attorney Bruce Castor plan to argue that it is unconstitutional to accuse a former president, that some of the rioters planned to storm the Capitol before Trump addresses his supporters and that Trump’s conviction sets a precedent will create what could severely curtail the political speech going forward.
“Apart from the fact that this process is completely unconstitutional … it is a very, very dangerous path to take with regard to the First Amendment, which endangers any passionate political speaker, who is against everything we do in this country. believe, “Schoen Schoen said.
Trump’s second Senate indictment begins on February 9. Ten Republicans from the House joined Democrats in the chamber to accuse Trump of inciting a crowd.
In his January 6 speech, Trump reiterated his unsubstantiated allegations about the election stolen from him by widespread fraud and demanded that his supporters march to the Capitol to protest the official votes of the Electoral College.
Rioters then stormed the Capitol building, killing a police officer and sending lawmakers, including a former vice president Mike Pence
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Trump tweeted Pence angrily while the siege took place. Later in the afternoon, when the extent of the chaos became clear, Trump demanded calm while also praising his supporters for fighting for him.
Schoen said Monday that Trump “condemned violence at all times.”
‘Read the words of his speech. It calls for peace, “he said.
Democrats believe they should make a compelling case that draws a direct line from Trump’s words during the protest to the actions of his supporters, who believed the Democrats illegally stole the White House from the former president.
Democrats also plan to show the violent videos of the siege during the trial.
Schoen called the hearing unfair on Monday, arguing that the Democrats are just trying to prevent Trump from ever being the candidate again.
“We also know that the agenda of Pelosi and others is to keep President Trump from ever serving again, and it’s about as undemocratic as you can get, a slap in the face to the 75 million people who voted for Donald Trump, “Schoen said.
“I would say that you would also not be able to call many of the senators as witnesses because of the terrible prejudice and prejudice they showed,” he added. Can you suggest that a US citizen be considered a trial in which the judge and the jury have already publicly announced that the accused should be found guilty in a case? … It’s clear to them that Donald Trump is undermining democracy. How can we possibly have a fair trial? ‘
Trump is expected to be acquitted, as 17 Senate Republicans would be required to vote with all 50 Democrats to convict him. Last week, 45 Senate Republicans voted to support a dismissal of the trial on the grounds that it is unconstitutional to accuse a former president.