Leading House Democrat, NAACP Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

Leading House Democrat, NAACP Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

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The transcript discusses a lawsuit filed by Mississippi representative Bennie Thompson and the NAACP against Donald Trump, accusing him of inciting the January 6 Capitol riot and conspiring with extremist groups to halt the certification of President Biden's election victory. The lawsuit invokes the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, allowing legal action against government officials for civil rights violations. The plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages, while Trump's lawyers are expected to attempt to dismiss the case.

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What are the plaintiffs seeking in terms of damages from the lawsuit?

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What is likely to be the response of Trump's lawyers regarding the lawsuit?

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