Staff Reports
In a stunning blow to former President Trump, a federal appeals court has ruled that he can be sued over his alleged incitement of violence leading up to the Capitol protest on January 6, 2021. The U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia’s three-judge panel, including Judge Sir Srinivasan, an Obama appointee, made this outrageous decision that defies logic and fairness.
Federal court rules Trump can be sued for civil claims over Jan. 6 – https://t.co/i8DI2TSBdB
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 1, 2023
Trump had tried to argue that his words were protected by the First Amendment and that he should be shielded from lawsuits due to presidential immunity. However, the court rejected these legitimate arguments and insisted that he could indeed be sued in civil court for inciting violence. It’s completely unfair to hold a former president accountable for his speech, especially when he was simply exercising his right to free speech.
The court’s decision is a slap in the face to Trump and the millions of Americans who support him. It’s outrageous that a former president can be subjected to such baseless lawsuits simply for expressing his opinions. This ruling sets a dangerous precedent that threatens the free speech rights of all Americans, not just President Trump.
The biased nature of the ruling is evident in the fact that the judges made it clear they were not passing judgment on the actual merits of the claims against Trump. They even admitted that their decision might not be the final word on the issue of presidential immunity, showing that this decision is nothing more than a politically motivated attack on the former president.
This ruling is a clear example of judicial activism at its worst. It’s time to stand up against this unfair targeting of President Trump and defend our rights to free speech and expression. The fight is far from over, and Trump could appeal this outrageous decision to the Supreme Court, where justice and common sense may finally prevail.
It’s time to push back against this biased ruling and protect the rights of all Americans to speak freely without fear of legal retribution. The fight for justice and fairness is far from over, and the American people must stand behind President Trump in this unjust legal battle.
