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Accused Capitol rioters blame Trump in novel legal defense
World

Accused Capitol rioters blame Trump in novel legal defense

  • Trump told the crowd to “fight like hell,” said “we will not take it anymore” and repeated his false claims that the election was stolen from him through widespread voting fraud. Trump exhorted his followers to go to the Capitol.
  • At least six of the 170 people charged in connection with the Capitol siege have tried to shift at least some of the blame onto Trump as they defend themselves in court or in the court of public opinion.
Published 02 Feb, 2021 10:47pm
Bolsonaro's support falls sharply, but a majority reject impeachment, polls show
World

Bolsonaro's support falls sharply, but a majority reject impeachment, polls show

  • The poll results are a blow for the president. The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper said they represent the biggest drop in approval since the beginning of his government in 2019.
  • To make matters worse, a new virus variant has appeared in the north of the country that researchers believe has higher levels of transmissibility.
Updated 23 Jan, 2021 08:55pm
Trump calls move to impeach him 'absolutely ridiculous'
World

Trump calls move to impeach him 'absolutely ridiculous'

  • Trump would become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice if the House of Representatives votes in favor of impeachment on Wednesday.
    • The president did not answer a question about whether he would resign.
Published 12 Jan, 2021 08:54pm