The chapter explores the argument that President Trump's speech and actions on January 6th are protected by the First Amendment, emphasizing that disagreement is not a crime. It discusses the defense team's belief that Trump genuinely believed in election irregularities and called for an investigation, while the prosecution highlights key evidence that demonstrates Trump's intent to conspire and block the legal election of Joe Biden.
After the 2020 election, former President Trump discredited the election results. The January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and Trump’s federal indictment on four charges are tied to his claims. The defense claims proof is needed he had planned to commit a crime and he conducted himself under legal advice. The prosecution argues his actions showed criminal intent to defraud the U.S. and was done knowingly. Now we debate: Is Trump Guilty in the January 6th Case?
Prosecutor: Lanny Davis, Attorney and Former Presidential Advisor
Defense Attorney: Sara Azari, Criminal Defense Lawyer; Legal Analyst for NewsNation
Judge's Chair: John Donvan, Moderator-In-Chief and Emmy award-winning journalist
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