Questions tagged [jan-6]
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Why does it matter that a group of January 6 rioters went to Olive Garden for dinner after the riot?
CNN has an article pointing out that the rioters went to Olive Garden for dinner and spent $400 after the riot. The article implies that where they went for dinner, and how much they spent, is relevant to their trial.
Why does it matter where they…
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Can Steve Bannon avoid handing over the documents?
Steve Bannon is on trial for two counts of contempt.
because he refused to comply with a subpoena to testify before the Jan 6th Select committee.
because he refused to comply with a subpoena to hand over certain documents to the Jan 6th Select…
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Why did Donald Trump waive executive privilege allowing Bannon to testify
I was wondering why Donald Trump would waive Bannon's executive privilege in reference the the Jan 6th committees investigations. It doesn't seem like it would be in HIS best interest, especially if executive privilege truly could block Bannon from…
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Can a President be impeached for actions before he was elected?
Suppose Trump is reelected in 2024, but the Democrats maintain/regain (depending on the outcome of the elections this year) control of the House and Senate. Could Congress impeach Trump for his actions on January 6 immediately after his…
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Does a pardon also pardon unrelated crimes that were uncovered as part of the investigation into the pardoned crimes?
Jan. 6 defendant caught with child porn argues Trump’s pardon should include that too
One of the Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol building on January 6th 2021 was found to have CSAM on his personal devices during a search related to January…
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