Trump’s call with GA Secretary of State did not incite violence
Democrats have also attempted to claim Trump incited an insurrection during a call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. During the call, the two men discussed the 2020 presidential election and Trump can be heard saying he rightfully won the election. The left claims Trump incited violence during the call however, Trump’s legal team blasted that claim to pieces. The legal team defended Trump’s call saying it was clearly a political call and therefore political speech which is protected by the First Amendment as well as the fact it contained “no fighting words, nor incitement.”
The defense memo reads:
“The allegation that Mr.Trump should be convicted for “incitement of insurrection” based upon the telephone call to the Georgia secretary of state rests on even shakier ground. The allegations of “threats of death and violence” come not from Mr. Trump at all; they come from other individuals from the internet, not identified (nor identifiable) in the House Trial Memorandum, who took it upon themselves to make inane internet threats, which were not urged or “incited” by Mr. Trump in any way shape or form. Examining the discussion with the Georgia secretary of state under the standard of “incitement,” leads to the same conclusion as the January 6, 2021 statements of Mr. Trump: there is nothing said by Mr. Trump that urges “use of force” or “law violation” directed to producing imminent lawless action.”
