In analyzing whether Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applied to Mr. Trump, a trial court judge in Denver and Colorado’s top court concluded that his actions met that standard.
Mr. Trump’s allies — as well as even some of his critics — tend to argue that “insurrection” is hyperbole.
Still, the special counsel, Jack Smith, did not include inciting an insurrection in the charges he brought against Mr. Trump in connection with his attempts to stay in office.
Mr. Trump has argued that all his actions were protected by the Constitution, including the First Amendment.
But other politicians have faced similar legal challenges in connection with the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
Persons:
Donald J, Trump, Trump’s, —, Trump —, Donald Trump, Pete Marovich, Mike Pence, Jack Smith, Marjorie Taylor Greene, “, Couy Griffin, Griffin, ”
Organizations:
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Locations:
Denver, United States, Georgia, New Mexico, New Mexico’s Otero County