Arrr! The court hath ruled that Trump, not bein' presidential-like on Jan. 6, can be sued, matey!
2023-12-02
Arrr, me hearties! Aye, methinks the scurvy dog Trump be in a spot o' trouble. A band o' judges hath ruled that the former Captain can be sued for his alleged role in the ruckus at the Capitol. His fancy words afore the attack be not covered by presidential immunity, for his campaign antics be not an official presidential act. Walk the plank, Trump!
In a ruling that may make the former President shake in his boots, a federal appeals court has declared that Donald Trump can indeed be sued for his alleged involvement in instigating the riot at the Capitol on January 6th. This news is sure to tickle the fancy of many who have been seeking justice for the events that unfolded on that fateful day.What makes this ruling particularly intriguing is the court's assertion that Trump's remarks before the attack are not protected under presidential immunity. Ah, mateys, it seems that even a pirate president cannot escape the consequences of his own words!
Now, let's get to the nitty-gritty: the court stated that Trump's re-election campaign was not an official presidential act. Shiver me timbers! It appears that the court has decided that just because Trump was making his usual bombastic speeches on the campaign trail, it doesn't mean he had the protection of the presidential mantle.
So, what does this all mean for the man who once commandeered the Oval Office? Well, it means that he can be held accountable for his alleged role in the chaos that unfolded at the Capitol. No more hiding behind the shield of presidential immunity, me hearties!
Now, before you start celebrating, let's remember that this ruling does not guarantee a conviction or even a successful lawsuit. It simply means that the case can proceed. But, oh, my fellow seafarers, this decision is a step in the direction of justice, and it sends a clear message that even the most powerful pirate must face the consequences of their actions.
So, let's raise a glass to this ruling, my friends, and hope that it brings us closer to uncovering the truth of what truly happened on that fateful day. And in the immortal words of a 17th-century pirate: "Avast ye, former President Trump, yer days of skirting the plank of accountability may be numbered!"