The indictment of former President Donald J. Trump over his efforts to retain power accuses him of conspiracies built on knowing falsehoods. His supporters say he is protected by the First Amendment.
What part of “… The Defendant had a right, like every American, to speak publicly about the election and even to claim, falsely, that there had been outcome-determinative fraud during the election and that he had won…” do people not understand? It’s clear. The defendant has a right to lie. This isn’t about freedom of speech. I guess, unless you repeat the lie enough that’s all people hear.
What part of “… The Defendant had a right, like every American, to speak publicly about the election and even to claim, falsely, that there had been outcome-determinative fraud during the election and that he had won…” do people not understand? It’s clear. The defendant has a right to lie. This isn’t about freedom of speech. I guess, unless you repeat the lie enough that’s all people hear.