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In reply to the discussion: A Big Problem With the 1/6 Coup Attempt [View all]Qutzupalotl
(15,670 posts)we need more than just video evidence. We need to know Trump's intent which the committee can glean from documents and texts and we need testimony of people who say they were sent by Trump, that they believe he ordered them to attack, and they were acting according to his wishes. You will recall he chose his words carefully that day. Those are his mob instincts kicking in.
If we don't get that testimony, all we'll ever be able to charge is lower-level stuff, obstructing Congress, trespassing, disorderly conduct, etc. We can do much better than that, and I believe they are preparing a bigger case than what the foot soldiers are getting. I'm basing that on reports about one or more insurrectionists, that they are fingering Trump, saying he sent them. A few of them feel betrayed. That's a good sign they might have flipped, or will soon.