which laid out the case of who they said is at the center of the insurrection. here s congressman benny thompson. donald trump was at the center of this conspiracy. and ultimately, donald trump, the president of the united states, spurred a mob of tim aesthetic and the maze of the constitution. to march down the capitol, and subvert american democracy. any legal jargon that you care about seditious conspiracy, obstruction of a official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the united states, boils down to this. january 6th, was the culmination of an attempted coup. a brazen attempt, as one wanted to put it, shortly after january 6th. to overthrow the government. who heard that right? quote. donald trump was at the center of this conspiracy to overthrow the government. it also blew a hole into any idea that this protest would a march to the capitol that would unintentionally turn violent. instead, there was planning and strategy. including by the proud boys who skipped the r
authority? perhaps. thanks good he did. but because it sure looks like that donald trump was fine with people at the capitol being hurt, and perhaps worse. and mike pence, perhaps borne of self preservation because he was under attack. he at least made the call that donald trump did not make. and he called for reinforcements to protect the people in the capital. and, the last crime i m going to mention, is that sure feels like donald trump levying war against the united states. which is the definition of treason. the granddaddy of all crimes against america. glenn kirschner, the thanks so much for that breakdown. there s so much to keep in mind but we are so grateful for helping you and understand us. david is the executive editor for the new yorker. i want to play you something that congressman thompson said, i want to get your reaction on the other side. january 6th, and the lies that led to the insurrection,