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The speaker claims that on January 6th, there was violence against the constitution, Congress, and the U.S. Capitol. They allege that they begged the President of the United States to send in the National Guard, but he refused. The speaker further claims that the president would not send in the National Guard when law enforcement people were being harmed, some of whom later died. They assert this inaction occurred during an insurrection that the president incited, which caused damage to those assigned to protect the capital and the constitution and to accept the results of the electoral college.

We gather to demand Congress uphold the 14th Amendment, specifically that insurrectionists cannot hold the presidency. If you doubt this, look at the evidence available. Democrats need to stop blaming each other for electoral losses. The election was influenced by foreign adversaries spending millions on disinformation campaigns, which misled many Americans. Instead of pointing fingers at fellow citizens, focus on Russia and those in our government collaborating with them. The message to Congress is clear: deny fascism, defend democracy, and remove oligarchs. Uphold the 14th Amendment.

The Department of Justice may indict Donald Trump the day he leaves office. I strongly support indicting a president after they leave office. Threatening political opponents with jail time is unacceptable presidential behavior in a democracy.

I will challenge this illegitimate president when our rights are at stake. The President can be indicted for criminal offenses. He threatens our rights daily. We must focus on Donald Trump, his abuses, and follow his money. We need to uncover any money laundering or conspiracy. The days of Donald Trump are ending. As Attorney General, I will sue him, defend your rights, and go home.

In the decision, it was argued that Donald Trump participated in an insurrection. The consideration of whether he should be allowed on the ballot before being found guilty of the crime of insurrection was discussed. Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was carefully reviewed, which states "engage" rather than "conviction." The events of January 6, 2021, were described as unprecedented and tragic, constituting an attack on the capital, government officials, and the rule of law. The weight of evidence reviewed indicated that it was indeed an insurrection, and Donald Trump was involved according to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

The president and his lawyers asked me to reject votes, which would have caused chaos by turning the issue over to the House of Representatives. I hope the government can prove criminal charges beyond reasonable doubt, but it's important for the American people to know that they didn't just ask me to pause. They wanted me to overturn the election by returning and rejecting votes.

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president's desperate weaponization of our justice system. These charges are baseless, and the president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost. The president's actions are a grave violation of our constitutional order and have drawn sharp criticism from members of both parties. His decision to fire a United States Attorney who refused to bring charges against me and replace them with someone who was blindly loyal not to the law, but to the president is antithetical to the bedrock principles of our country. I stand strongly behind my office's litigation against the Trump Organization. Judges have upheld the trial court's finding that Donald Trump, his company, and his two sons are liable for fraud.

We failed to act responsibly on January 6th. The lack of National Guard presence was a mistake. The former president and his supporters are trying to rewrite history, but we must not let them distort the truth of that day.

Some Democratic members of Congress are preparing for the possibility of litigation. They're considering if they have the best teams possible to carry out their work. Some Republicans may say that Democrats are weaponizing the Justice Department, citing Trump's trial as an example. But in the United States, we are judged by a jury of our peers. Trump was found guilty in court on 34 felony charges. It's hard to make a partisan argument against that.

On election day, imagine heading to the polls while Donald Trump, convicted of felonies, won't be able to vote. If we deny reality as a party, we'll end up with four more years of Joe Biden. When my colleagues supported Trump even if he was a felon, they confirmed his lies to the American people. Timidity in taking on Trump will be sensed by others like Xi, Putin, the Ayatollah, border cruisers, and criminals in our streets, who will take advantage of this failure of leadership. We need to embrace the old American idea that every person, including the president, is responsible for their own conduct. As president, I will work for the people, earning their trust and votes. Thank you, governor.

I impeached the president because he made a phone call to Ukraine. We had no choice but to impeach him.

The Supreme Court ruled that the felony charges against many January 6 protesters were unjust and should not have happened. We have been unfairly persecuted, prosecuted, and imprisoned. It is time to release my people.

I am deeply troubled by your responses today. You need to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. You avoided answering that question when asked by Senator Durbin. Additionally, you should clearly state that those involved in the January 6th insurrection who committed violence should not be pardoned. I don’t have to say what you want me to say. I speak the truth and won’t say anything just to gain confirmation. I will answer questions to the best of my ability.

If the January 6 committee is legitimate, then members of Congress can't hide behind the speech and debate clause if they committed felonies by destroying or suppressing evidence. When Donald Trump wins the presidency, there should be a full investigation into those in Congress who aided this activity. We need to find out who was responsible, whether there was ill intent to suppress evidence from federal investigators, and hold them accountable. If the January 6 committee is legit, then it is subjected to federal statutes. The deep state has gotten away with things for too long, so we must defeat it to have real accountability, whether it's Democrat or Republican. Electing Donald Trump is the first step.

I will sue Donald Trump as the next attorney general because he is an illegitimate president. I believe he should be charged with obstructing justice and can be indicted for criminal offenses. I will challenge him and defend your rights every day. The days of Donald Trump are coming to an end.

Donald Trump and the other defendants committed persistent and repeated fraud. This was proven in the motion for summary judgment last week. The other claims will be proven today. No one is above the law, no matter how powerful or wealthy they are. It is the speaker's responsibility and duty to enforce the law. The law is both powerful and fragile. The case will be proven in court today, and justice will prevail.

The Democrats' snap impeachment of the president is complete with hysteria and hypocrisy. They didn't gather evidence or allow due process, and now they're short on facts. They claim the president incited an insurrection with his January 6th remarks, but major media outlets, the FBI, court documents, and even AOC confirm the Capitol breach was pre-planned by violent agitators. Reports show the FBI warned of a potential "war at the Capitol" beforehand, contradicting claims of no prior indication of violence. The Capitol Police Chief requested the National Guard multiple times, but his pleas were rejected. The federal government needs to investigate why the Capitol Police were unprepared and why Pelosi didn't have the sergeant of arms prepare. We need a nine eleven style commission to investigate this so it never happens again. If the riot was planned in advance, the argument that Trump incited the insurrection is invalid.

The president of The United States deserves universal condemnation for what was clearly, in my opinion, impeachable conduct, pressuring the vice president to violate his oath of the constitution to count the electors. His open and public pressure, courageously rejected by the vice president, purposely ceded the false belief among the president's supporters, including those assembled on January 6, that there was a legal path with the president. It was foreseeable and reckless to sow such a false belief that could lead to violence and rioting by loyal supporters whipped into a frenzy. The language will be used to target members of this body under section three of the fourteenth amendment. It will be used to suggest that any statements we make are subject to review by our colleagues and to send us down the perilous path of cleansing political speech in the public square.

The speaker explains that they made a detailed decision based on the law and evidence, determining that the events on January 6, 2021, were an insurrection and disqualifying Mr. Trump under the 14th amendment. Speaker 1 praises the decision but mentions that the Trump campaign has criticized it. The speaker emphasizes their commitment to the constitution and the rule of law, stating that they couldn't wait for the Supreme Court's decision and had to issue their own ruling. They also mention their state's strong election laws that promote voter participation and citizen engagement.

You protected our democratic institutions from violence, charging over 1,500 individuals for criminal actions during the January 6th attack and the events leading up to it. You held accountable those who assaulted law enforcement officers defending the Capitol that day. Your commitment to justice was unwavering, guided solely by the facts and the law. I am proud of the work you accomplished and the manner in which you executed it.

I understand the speaker's point that they are aware of the uniqueness of their decision. They mention that no previous secretary of state has ever used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to prevent a presidential candidate from accessing the ballot. However, they also note that no presidential candidate has ever participated in an insurrection and been disqualified under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

If the January 6th committee is legitimate, then members of Congress cannot use the speech and debate clause to avoid accountability for felonies like destroying or suppressing evidence. If Donald Trump wins the presidency, there should be a thorough investigation into Congress members who facilitated criminal activities related to January 6th. We need to identify who was responsible and whether there was intent to obstruct federal investigations, as that constitutes a crime regardless of congressional status. The deep state has historically evaded accountability, but real change requires defeating it. Electing Donald Trump is a crucial step toward achieving that accountability.

The speaker discusses how the justice department's goal is to go after President Trump by using convictions from the January 6th cases to invoke section 3 of the 14th amendment. However, there are several reasons why this is not applicable. Firstly, the 14th amendment was written for Confederates in the Civil War and does not apply to modern-day situations. Secondly, the text of the 14th amendment explicitly states that it can only be enforced by Congress, not state courts. Additionally, the amendment does not apply to the presidency itself. It would also create practical issues if local courts were able to enforce it. Furthermore, there is no evidence of an insurrection on January 6th, and this has already been litigated in Congress during the second impeachment trial. Finally, there are First Amendment concerns as the conduct in question relates to political speech.

Are you prepared to say under oath that Donald Trump lost the presidential contest to Joe Biden in 2020? President Biden is the president of the United States, having been duly sworn in after a peaceful transition of power. Trump left office and was overwhelmingly elected in 2024. Do you have any doubts that Joe Biden had the necessary electoral votes to be elected president in 2020? As a prosecutor, I accept that Joe Biden is the president. I witnessed many things during my time in Pennsylvania as an advocate for the campaign. While I accept the results, I believe we should all want election integrity and ensure our elections are free and fair, following the rules and laws. I think that question deserves a yes or no, and your lengthy answer suggests you weren't prepared to answer yes.

I verified Donald Trump's eligibility for the ballot, but three challenges were made by former Republican and Democratic state senators. I had to hold a hearing and make a decision within five days, as required by Maine law and the constitution. This is not a criminal matter, and the 14th Amendment's Section 3 does not mandate a conviction. It was a complex and close question, but I concluded that January 6, 2021 was not a close call.