Trump's Defense Team Argues 'Fight' Is Normal Political Speech

Trump's Defense Team Argues 'Fight' Is Normal Political Speech

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The transcript covers the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial, focusing on Trump's defense team arguing that his speech was protected by the 1st amendment and that no formal insurrection occurred. They criticized the House managers for their handling of evidence. The trial proceeded to a phase where senators posed questions about the predictability of the January 6th attack.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main argument of Trump's defense team regarding his speech on January 6th?

It was a call to action.

It was normal political speech protected by the First Amendment.

It was a direct incitement to violence.

It was a misunderstanding.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Trump's defense team describe the term 'insurrection'?

A political disagreement.

A minor disturbance.

A legal term involving taking over a country.

A peaceful protest.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the defense team accuse the House managers of doing with the evidence?

Enhancing it with additional facts.

Presenting it accurately.

Ignoring it completely.

Withholding and manipulating it.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question did the senators raise about the January 6th attack?

Why was it not covered by the media?

Why was it not prevented by law enforcement?

Why was it not more severe?

Why did it happen at all?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy did the defense use to argue against the claim of inciting insurrection?

A courtroom analogy.

A political debate analogy.

A bank robbery analogy.

A peaceful protest analogy.