The former U.S. Army prosecutor said the former president's actions sound like someone 'who is levying war against' the U.S.
by Representative Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat serving on the commission investigating the January 6 assault, outlining the next steps for the House select committee.
"We know he did," the legal expert continued."I would even go so far as to say that what Donald Trump did qualifies as treason." Kirschner then laid out how treason is defined by federal law. Then-President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021 just before his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C.8 U.S.
Kirschner contended that"we know" Trump"inspired,""encouraged" and"incited" his supporters to attack the Capitol."We know he launched the attack by telling his angry mob that he had whipped up" to march to the Capitol and to"fight like hell.
"Why? Because he wanted to violently stop the transfer of presidential power," Kirschner said."Now, friends, that sure sounds like someone who is levying war against the United States."reached out to Trump's spokesperson for comment. The former president has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with January 6.
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