The Justice Department’s expert opinion was provided at the request of the court, which is considering a complaint filed by two police officers and 11 lawmakers who claim they were injured in the attack. At the same time, Trump, against whom the lawsuit was filed, declared his “absolute immunity”, as he was head of state at the time of the events.
The Justice Department believes the court should reject Trump’s argument outright. The agency also declined to comment on whether or not Trump incited violence, saying presidential immunity does not apply to these events.
Recall that on January 6, 2021, on the eve of lawmakers’ approval of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, supporters of incumbent President Donald Trump gathered in Washington. They headed for Congress, broke through police lines and broke into the legislative building. Then five people died. The estimated amount of damage to the Capitol building and its interior was estimated at $1.5 million. In the United States, hundreds of people have been accused of organizing riots in the Capitol.
The other day, the chief of police of Washington, Thomas Menger, announced a possible repetition of the riots in the American capital according to the scenario of the storming of the Capitol. According to him, at present, the situation in Washington in the context of threats, in particular against elected officials, requires constant and increased vigilance. Menger said everything was being done to protect members of Congress, the Capitol and the legislative process.
