Are you ready, here is how Trump is defending himself about Jan 6th.

[fightforfreedom]

I believe the election was stolen. I did not try and stop the vote count, I just wanted it delayed so the legislators in the states could take a look at it. It was a peaceful protest that got out of hand. Good fucking luck Trump, you are going to need it.

He is admitting to the crimes, he is trying to spin it as if it was legal. Trump has used the same pattern over and over again. Now that pattern is worn out.

[mobeau69]

1. Still need a direct connection between TFG and the insurrection plan.

Hopefully the committee will have that.

[mnmoderatedem]

2. if it was just a peaceful protest that got out of hand

why did he sit on his ass for over two and a half hours before calling them off?

[underpants]

3. "Peaceful protest" is an inside (racist) joke to them

Yes there was damage and looting but during the day there were actually protests. Sort of carried on CNN and MSNBC but nada on Fox.

They say that knowing that they all know the joke.

[PatSeg]

4. You know it is true

Trump has basically used the same playbook for most of his life. I suppose it never dawned on him that it wouldn't always work. Honestly, I think it is a miracle that he got away with it for so long.

[andym]

5. His potentail crimes include trying to subvert the US election process in Congress

With a scheme that included fake electors, wanting Pence to throw the counting to the GOP congressmen, etc Doesn't matter that he didn't believe the vote was legitimate-- it's not his decision, so not an excuse. That's independent of his role in the insurrection, which may have been included in the plot, but is not necessary to potentially convict-him .

[EndlessWire]

6. OP nailed it.

Trump has to convince everyone that it isn't what we see. And, good luck with that.