Consider This from NPR What Donald Trump's Impeachment Means The 2nd Time Around
Feb 9, 2021
The podcast delves into Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, highlighting the Capitol insurrection and the Republican Party's accountability crisis. It examines the constitutional debates over impeaching a former president and discusses the implications of Trump's rhetoric post-riot. The concept of the 'big lie' is analyzed, comparing it to historical authoritarian tactics. Furthermore, it explores the dangers of disinformation in politics and its lasting impact on democracy, drawing connections to past regimes.
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Republicans Avoiding Accountability
- Republicans are avoiding confronting the reality of what happened on January 6th.
- This avoidance is part of a larger pattern of failing to hold themselves accountable for supporting Trump.
Constitutionality of Impeachment
- Trump's defense argues that trying a former president is unconstitutional.
- Constitutional scholars argue that impeachment timing depends on the conduct, not when proceedings begin.
Trump's Incitement
- Impeachment managers will argue Trump incited insurrection for months leading up to January 6th.
- Trump's rhetoric, while not explicitly calling for violence, was understood by his followers as a call to action.
