Why is this the new standard for proving something illegal happened? Seemed to have happened with first impeachment. Read the (edited) transcript! No quid pro quo!
Same approach to incitement of insurrection. The new defense will be the Trump literally never said “Go overthrow the government!” or “stop any Congressman from voting to accept then electoral college vote”, or “go murder those at the Capitol!”
Other statements invoking, conveying the same intent or having the same purpose are equally fair game for proving the commission of a crime or act.
Same approach to incitement of insurrection. The new defense will be the Trump literally never said “Go overthrow the government!” or “stop any Congressman from voting to accept then electoral college vote”, or “go murder those at the Capitol!”
Other statements invoking, conveying the same intent or having the same purpose are equally fair game for proving the commission of a crime or act.
