The saga about the ex-president's speech on the 6th of January continues.
His attorney is defending him, claiming that he's protected with the First Amendment. He said that during those times, he had "absolute immunity" because he was president.
This is the first time Donald Trump has formally defended his actions and believes that he hasn't done anything wrong.
"This is a protected act of the Presidency"
"While holding that office, former President Trump was free to advocate for the appointment and certification of electors, just as he was entitled to advocate for the passage or defeat of a constitutional amendment, or the reconsideration of a congressional act over his veto even though the President does not directly participate in those congressional acts. The claims against former President Trump directly contravene the absolute immunity conveyed on the President by the Constitution as a key principle of separation of powers."
Trump's private attorney Jesse Binnall wrote this to the court as a response to the lawsuit.
The legal team had many more aces in the sleeve. They argued that Eric Swalwell can't sue because the House has already impeached Trump and the Senate tried him.
"If similar lawsuits were brought based upon those incidents against Mr. Swalwell and his colleagues, they would inevitably be making the same arguments, and rightfully so. As a matter of law, political speakers do not owe a legally enforceable duty of care to their adversaries or others who might find themselves in the path of impassioned supporters."
Trump's attorney continued the defending, saying that if Trump is responsible for the insurrection, then Swalwell and Democrats could be responsible for the shooting of House member Steve Scalise in 2017.
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