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Donald Trump's rhetoric has led to calls of violence, says DOJ official
37:03 - 46:11 (09:08)
According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) official, the rhetoric used in propaganda and false statements by Donald Trump has had a call and response effect for his most ardent supporters and that it has contributed to political violence. However, former president, Donald Trump still has a Sixth Amendment right to conflict-free counsel, meaning he can pick a lawyer who's free to cross-examine anyone zealously as is required if you're a defense counsel.
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The rhetoric used by Donald Trump, including propaganda, false statements, and teasing violence, has had a call and response effect for his most ardent supporters, which has contributed to domestic violent extremism.
37:03 - 42:20 (05:16)
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The rhetoric used by Donald Trump, including propaganda, false statements, and teasing violence, has had a call and response effect for his most ardent supporters, which has contributed to domestic violent extremism. Despite his anti-establishment views, Trump is about to be held accountable by the justice system for his actions.
ChapterDonald Trump's rhetoric has led to calls of violence, says DOJ official
EpisodeThe Manhattan Arraignment
PodcastProsecuting Donald Trump
The Sixth Amendment grants Donald Trump the right to have conflict-free legal counsel, that is, attorneys who are free to cross-examine witnesses zealously as required in the defense.
42:20 - 46:11 (03:51)
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The Sixth Amendment grants Donald Trump the right to have conflict-free legal counsel, that is, attorneys who are free to cross-examine witnesses zealously as required in the defense. One of the defense lawyers in the impeachment proceedings, Joe Takapina, has a conflict of interest due to his prior involvement with a potential witness, making it necessary for him to recuse himself from the case.