February 13, 2021: Trump Impeachment Lawyer Admits Jan. 6 was a "Violent Insurrection"

 

2/13/21: Democratic House managers complete their case for impeachment of President Trump. Impartial “jurors” like Sen. Lindsey Graham have already shown their true selves by conversing with Trump’s defense team and offering suggestions on how to win an acquittal vote.

Listening to the case for and against impeachment.

 

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Trump lawyer admits January 6 was a “violent insurrection.”

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Michael van der Veen, the lead defense lawyer for the president, insists that Democrats hate Trump and that’s the only reason they impeached him again. 

What about the riot? 

He admits that it was a “violent insurrection.” The rioters should be punished to the “full extent of the law.” But no, no, no. Trump didn’t incite them. In fact, van der Veen’s not even sure the rioters were Trump fans.

 

Democrats consider calling witnesses to determine what Trump knew, in the hours during which the rioters were rampaging, as if anyone with a TV set, an internet connection or phone, and a passing interest couldn’t tell by turning on Fox News or CNN or even C-SPAN, if nothing else. 

Republicans just want to get the trial over with. 

When it comes time to vote, it’s 57 in favor of impeachment, including seven Republicans, 43 against.