“It is constitutional cancel culture.”
Former President Donald Trump’s defense team —
Coming out swinging
“It has become very clear House democrats hate President Trump.”
Arguing the constitution is on trump’s side.
“The article of impeachment now before the Senate is an unjust and blatantly unconstitutional act of political vengeance”
Lawyers say the then president’s speech was protected under the first amendment.
Still they say he promoted peace
Before the violence at the capitol
“I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.”
The defense team accusing impeachment managers of using misleading video
In order to argue Trump incited violence
“Words matter, they told you, but they selectively edited the President’s words over and over again”
The defense also accuses democrats of advocating for violence against Trump.
“I will go and take Trump out tonight”
Trump’s team
Confident they have the votes to acquit the former president Only taking a few hours to present their case. Despite the expected outcome Democrats say
The damage to Donald Trump is already done.
“I think the power of their case will be a lasting testament that will do damage to President Trump, perhaps has done already significant damage to President Trump.”