Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
It’s a stark truth, and one that resonates deeply: January 6th wasn’t just a blip, a side story. It was a pivotal moment, a national breaking point that exposed the deep fissures in our democracy. And when we look at the whole picture – his actions leading up to it, the day itself, and the continued reactions of his supporters – the title “Trump is the Jan. 6 President” isn’t just an edgy tweet, it’s a political reality. It reflects his legacy.
January 6th stands as one of the darkest days in recent American history, particularly in the last half-century.… Continue reading
Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, defending the investigations into Donald Trump and rejecting accusations of political motivations. Smith asserted that Trump was the “most culpable and most responsible person” for the January 6th Capitol riot, emphasizing that the event would not have occurred without Trump’s actions. The deposition revealed that Smith’s case relied heavily on evidence from Republican allies and supporters, highlighting Trump’s role in inciting the riot and his subsequent refusal to quell the violence. Smith also defended the acquisition of phone records of GOP lawmakers, arguing that accountability should lie with Trump.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith stated that Donald Trump was the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the January 6th Capitol riot, emphasizing that the attack wouldn’t have occurred without him. During a closed-door deposition released by the House Judiciary Committee, Smith defended his investigations, rejecting claims of political motivation, and asserted that evidence, including testimony from Trump allies, strongly supported the charges against him. Smith highlighted Trump’s actions leading up to the riot, including spreading false claims of election fraud and inciting supporters to march to the Capitol, as well as his reluctance to stop the violence once it began. Smith also defended the acquisition of phone records of Republican lawmakers who communicated with Trump on January 6th as a crucial part of the investigation.
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Jack Smith, in the course of his investigations, has seemingly revealed a pivotal truth about Donald Trump and the 2020 election. The core of the matter centers on the fact that Trump, according to Smith’s findings, privately acknowledged to others that he lost the election, a stark contrast to his persistent public claims of widespread fraud and a stolen victory. This dichotomy, the divergence between his private admissions and public pronouncements, paints a revealing picture.
The revelation that Trump admitted defeat privately, while publicly maintaining a narrative of election theft, speaks volumes about his motivations. It suggests a calculated strategy, a deliberate effort to manipulate public perception for his own ends.… Continue reading
According to released testimony, former special counsel Jack Smith believed Donald Trump was “most culpable” for the January 6 riot and would have been convicted. Smith’s investigation, which relied heavily on Republican witnesses, concluded that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election, inciting the violence at the Capitol. Smith asserted that Trump’s actions, including pressuring officials to alter election results and refusing to condemn the rioters, caused and exploited the events of that day. Despite the DOJ’s efforts, Trump’s 2024 election victory ended the criminal case.
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On December 24, 2025, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transported from prison to a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, for surgery the following day. An Associated Press photograph captured the scene, highlighting the presence of a Bolsonaro supporter’s shadow cast upon an image of the former president displayed outside the hospital. This visual element underscored the continued support for Bolsonaro even amidst his incarceration and imminent medical procedure. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the political divisions within the nation.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith asserted that the decision to charge President Trump was his, but the foundation for the charges lies solely in Trump’s alleged actions as outlined in the indictments. Smith has faced pressure campaigns from Trump, with one example being the White House’s sharing of a story questioning the FBI’s initial doubts regarding probable cause for the Mar-a-Lago raid. Furthermore, Republicans have inserted a provision in the shutdown deal allowing senators whose phone records were accessed by Smith to sue the Justice Department.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before lawmakers, asserting that Donald Trump’s actions were the foundation for the criminal indictments against him regarding the January 6th insurrection and classified documents. Smith emphasized that the charges stemmed from Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and his retention of highly classified documents after leaving office. Smith also defended obtaining phone records of Republican lawmakers, explaining it was necessary due to Trump’s calls to them during the Capitol attack. Democrats praised Smith’s preparedness, while Republicans, who summoned Smith, criticized the investigation as a “political witch hunt.”
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In a closed-door interview, Special Counsel Jack Smith asserted his team found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of Donald Trump’s criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results and amassed powerful evidence of obstruction related to classified documents. Smith stated his decisions were made without regard to Trump’s political affiliations or candidacy, and he would have pursued the same course regardless of party. The private deposition before the House Judiciary Committee provided the first opportunity for lawmakers to question Smith regarding the investigations that led to criminal charges against Trump, which were later abandoned due to his reelection.
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Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act due to the editing of his speech before the January 6th Capitol attack. The BBC responded with a statement asserting it would defend itself against the lawsuit. The UK government and political figures have expressed support for the BBC, with some calling on them to stand firm against Trump’s legal claims. Despite previously acknowledging the editing as an “error of judgment” and issuing an apology, the BBC maintains there is no legal basis for Trump’s claims, while the episode never aired in the US.
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Trump and January 6th: A Turning Point for America
Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
It’s a stark truth, and one that resonates deeply: January 6th wasn’t just a blip, a side story. It was a pivotal moment, a national breaking point that exposed the deep fissures in our democracy. And when we look at the whole picture – his actions leading up to it, the day itself, and the continued reactions of his supporters – the title “Trump is the Jan. 6 President” isn’t just an edgy tweet, it’s a political reality. It reflects his legacy.
January 6th stands as one of the darkest days in recent American history, particularly in the last half-century.… Continue reading
Jack Smith: Jan. 6 Attack “Does Not Happen Without Trump,” Told Congress
Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, defending the investigations into Donald Trump and rejecting accusations of political motivations. Smith asserted that Trump was the “most culpable and most responsible person” for the January 6th Capitol riot, emphasizing that the event would not have occurred without Trump’s actions. The deposition revealed that Smith’s case relied heavily on evidence from Republican allies and supporters, highlighting Trump’s role in inciting the riot and his subsequent refusal to quell the violence. Smith also defended the acquisition of phone records of GOP lawmakers, arguing that accountability should lie with Trump.
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Jack Smith: Capitol Riot Wouldn’t Have Happened Without Trump
Former special counsel Jack Smith stated that Donald Trump was the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the January 6th Capitol riot, emphasizing that the attack wouldn’t have occurred without him. During a closed-door deposition released by the House Judiciary Committee, Smith defended his investigations, rejecting claims of political motivation, and asserted that evidence, including testimony from Trump allies, strongly supported the charges against him. Smith highlighted Trump’s actions leading up to the riot, including spreading false claims of election fraud and inciting supporters to march to the Capitol, as well as his reluctance to stop the violence once it began. Smith also defended the acquisition of phone records of Republican lawmakers who communicated with Trump on January 6th as a crucial part of the investigation.
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Jack Smith: Trump Privately Acknowledged 2020 Election Loss
Jack Smith, in the course of his investigations, has seemingly revealed a pivotal truth about Donald Trump and the 2020 election. The core of the matter centers on the fact that Trump, according to Smith’s findings, privately acknowledged to others that he lost the election, a stark contrast to his persistent public claims of widespread fraud and a stolen victory. This dichotomy, the divergence between his private admissions and public pronouncements, paints a revealing picture.
The revelation that Trump admitted defeat privately, while publicly maintaining a narrative of election theft, speaks volumes about his motivations. It suggests a calculated strategy, a deliberate effort to manipulate public perception for his own ends.… Continue reading
Jack Smith: Trump Was “Most Culpable” in Jan. 6 Riot, Would Have Been Convicted
According to released testimony, former special counsel Jack Smith believed Donald Trump was “most culpable” for the January 6 riot and would have been convicted. Smith’s investigation, which relied heavily on Republican witnesses, concluded that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election, inciting the violence at the Capitol. Smith asserted that Trump’s actions, including pressuring officials to alter election results and refusing to condemn the rioters, caused and exploited the events of that day. Despite the DOJ’s efforts, Trump’s 2024 election victory ended the criminal case.
Read More
Brazil Orders House Arrest for Bolsonaro Coup Plotters: A Contrast to US Justice
On December 24, 2025, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transported from prison to a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, for surgery the following day. An Associated Press photograph captured the scene, highlighting the presence of a Bolsonaro supporter’s shadow cast upon an image of the former president displayed outside the hospital. This visual element underscored the continued support for Bolsonaro even amidst his incarceration and imminent medical procedure. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the political divisions within the nation.
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Jack Smith: I’d Prosecute Trump Again
Special Counsel Jack Smith asserted that the decision to charge President Trump was his, but the foundation for the charges lies solely in Trump’s alleged actions as outlined in the indictments. Smith has faced pressure campaigns from Trump, with one example being the White House’s sharing of a story questioning the FBI’s initial doubts regarding probable cause for the Mar-a-Lago raid. Furthermore, Republicans have inserted a provision in the shutdown deal allowing senators whose phone records were accessed by Smith to sue the Justice Department.
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Jack Smith: Trump’s Actions Were the Basis for Charges
Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before lawmakers, asserting that Donald Trump’s actions were the foundation for the criminal indictments against him regarding the January 6th insurrection and classified documents. Smith emphasized that the charges stemmed from Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and his retention of highly classified documents after leaving office. Smith also defended obtaining phone records of Republican lawmakers, explaining it was necessary due to Trump’s calls to them during the Capitol attack. Democrats praised Smith’s preparedness, while Republicans, who summoned Smith, criticized the investigation as a “political witch hunt.”
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Jack Smith Says DOJ Has Proof of Trump’s Election Overturn Attempts
In a closed-door interview, Special Counsel Jack Smith asserted his team found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of Donald Trump’s criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results and amassed powerful evidence of obstruction related to classified documents. Smith stated his decisions were made without regard to Trump’s political affiliations or candidacy, and he would have pursued the same course regardless of party. The private deposition before the House Judiciary Committee provided the first opportunity for lawmakers to question Smith regarding the investigations that led to criminal charges against Trump, which were later abandoned due to his reelection.
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BBC Vows to Defend Itself in Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act due to the editing of his speech before the January 6th Capitol attack. The BBC responded with a statement asserting it would defend itself against the lawsuit. The UK government and political figures have expressed support for the BBC, with some calling on them to stand firm against Trump’s legal claims. Despite previously acknowledging the editing as an “error of judgment” and issuing an apology, the BBC maintains there is no legal basis for Trump’s claims, while the episode never aired in the US.
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