DOJ Says Trump Can Be Sued for January 6 Speech

“No part of a president’s official responsibilities includes the incitement of imminent private violence,” the DOJ said.

Lawyers representing the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that lawsuits alleging that former President Donald Trump instigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building can move forward, as his immunity claims are not valid. Trump has tried to argue that he cannot be sued because his “Stop the Steal” speech outside the White House the day of the attack was part of...

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