Trump's Lawyers Argue That Attempted Coup Was Free Speech

Trump's lawyers filed a motion that argued the attempt to overthrow the United States government was protected First Amendment speech.

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Trump’s Lawyers File A Motion That Must Be Read To Be Believed

Outside of Donald Trump and his loyal followers inside the Republican Party, it is widely accepted that Trump attempted to overturn an election and overthrow the United States government as part of a plot to maintain power after he lost his bid for reelection.

From the 1/6 Committee to Jack Smith the conclusion has been that Donald Trump went beyond talk and engaged in criminal activity that led to alleged crimes against the United States.

In a new motion filed late on Monday night, Trump’s lawyers argued that the former president’s alleged attempted coup is actually free speech.

Yes. Really. According to Donald Trump’s interpretation of the law, sitting presidents are allowed to attempt to overthrow the government if they lose because of free speech.