Fact Check: Did President Trump incite a riot at t
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Question:
Did president Trump incite a riot with his January 6, 2021 speech near the capitol building in Washington DC during his “Save America” Rally ?
Background/Context
President Trump has been accused of “willfully inciting violence against the government of the united states” in articles of impeachment drafted by Representatives Lieu and Raskin and circulated by David Cicilline. The baseless charges in the articles were encouraged and incited by Nancy Pelosi who stated:
“In calling for this seditious act, the president has committed an unspeakable assault on our nation and our people,”
“Pelosi Gives Pence an Ultimatum as House Members Draft Articles of Impeachment“, The Daily Beast, Jan 7, 2021
True or False
False: The president did not incite a riot during his speech. Neither did he in any way encourage violence, break-ins or any other unlawful behavior. He only encouraged peaceful protest.
Degree of Certainty
Certain (100%)
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