Trump was making an attempt to make use of the Supreme Courtroom listening to to spice up his marketing campaign, however as a substitute, he gave Jack Smith extra proof.
After spending years and arguing in court docket that 1/6 was not an riot, Trump stated, “And the one thing I’ll say is they kept saying about what I said right after the insurrection. The insurrection caused by Nancy Pelosi.”
Video:
Trump: I feel it was an riot attributable to Nancy Pelosi. pic.twitter.com/I3AMOSymjG
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— Acyn (@Acyn) February 8, 2024
Trump has stated for years that the 1/6 assault was a peaceable protest, not an riot. As just lately as December 2023, Trump denied being an insurrectionist, claiming President Biden is the actual insurrectionist.
Donald Trump now admits that there was an riot, however it was all Nancy Pelosi’s fault, which is some extent that is not sensible. Pelosi didn’t incite her supporters to return to the Capitol. The previous Speaker didn’t encourage Trump supporters to assault the Capitol.
Donald Trump is the one who refused to cease the violence on 1/6
The massive information for the Particular Counsel is that Trump is now on video admitting that 1/6 was an riot however denying that it was his fault.
Each time Trump speaks, he offers Jack Smith extra proof for use in opposition to him.
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