Donald Trump is preparing to call several lawmakers as witnesses during his phony criminal trial on January 6th being brought by Biden henchman Jack Smith.
He’s specifically calling lawmakers who objected to the election results on that day, showing that he wasn’t the only one with concerns about the validity of the election.
Here’s more via DC Examiner:
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team is reportedly considering calling lawmakers to the witness stand for his trial in the 2020 election case in Washington, D.C.
A report from the Daily Mail on Saturday claims Trump’s lawyers are looking to call Republican members of Congress who objected to the electoral votes in some states during the special session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify the 2020 presidential election.
The report named Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), with a source telling the outlet that objections by the senators were “very important” because a formal objection required a member of the House and Senate to sign off. Calling the witnesses would reportedly be to show that Trump’s alleged concerns with the 2020 election were not unique to him.
Calling any witnesses, including members of Congress, would require approval from the judge in the case, and the move could face backlash from the prosecution, led by special counsel Jack Smith.
The trial date for the case in Washington is set for March 4, 2024, later than when Smith wanted the trial to begin but much earlier than the Trump team had hoped to start it. The trial date falls just one day before Super Tuesday, when various states will hold their GOP presidential primaries.
I think this is a good play and I hope the judge allows it. The case should have never been brought in the first place, but for Biden pressuring the DOJ to go after Trump.