Former President Donald Trump isn’t immune from being held accountable in civil lawsuits related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot in a long-awaited, consequential decision from the federal appeals court in Washington, DC.

The decision, making new law around the presidency, will have significant implications for several cases against Trump in the Washington, DC, federal court related to the 2020 election. The decision arises out of lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democrats in Congress.

The opinion, written by Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, states that not everything a president does while in office is protected from liability.

  • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    That’s called money. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not nearly as wealthy as he’s ever claimed to be, but idiots keep donating to him. It’s… It’s actually quite insane.

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      It’s much more than just the money. It’s the cult and the mob-like obfuscation of his intentions.