Former President Donald Trump can be held liable by police officers for the violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
In a court filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Justice Department lawyers said Mr. Trump is not protected by absolute immunity, which is typically granted to presidents carrying out their official duties.
The briefing was filed as the appellate court weighs three civil lawsuits accusing Mr. Trump of inciting the Jan. 6 attack.
The lawsuits were filed by two U.S. Capitol Police officers and several congressional Democrats. They say Mr. Trump should be held liable for the physical and psychological injuries they sustained during the riot.
Mr. Trump‘s legal team has argued that he is immune from lawsuits, saying his speech to a rally near the White House on Jan. 6 was part of his duties as commander in chief to comment on a matter of public concern.
More like THE OTHER WAY AROUND !!!!!!
there was NO violent protest…..stop the lies….these people are a waste of oxygen
Lots of Pedophiles in Congress…
man, they are trying Everything
“Never Trumpers” will never out smart Trump. Cheating is their only way of winning.
well they out smarted us normal republicans….no one voted for the person who says they are our president….yet we are stuck with this demented a**hole.
We love Trump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA USA MAGA MAGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!