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Then why were lawmakers claiming impeachment was inappropriate for January 6, and rather it should be a criminal matter? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mitch-mcc

• anon291 2y ago
  I would imagine two reasons. (1) before today, there was no solid answer to what immunity a president may have (2) it's unclear whether 'January 6' is an 'official' act (or even Trump's act at all, as he was not involved, denounced the rioters immediately, and called for a peaceful assembly)
  • paulryanrogers 2y ago
    "Not involved" despite telling the crowd to "fight like hell" and conspiring to have metal detectors removed? 'Immediately' as in many hours after violence started, and his own children begged him to do something?
    • anon291 2y ago
      Fight like hell? Isn't this a phrase that's used for all kinds of things?
      • paulryanrogers 2y ago
        Said in an attempt to stop the election process, then followed by hours of suspicious silence in the ensuing assault, I think the intent is pretty clear.