In Defying the Odds, we discuss Trump's dishonesty and his record of disregarding the rule of law. Our next book, Divided We Stand, looks at the 2020 election and the January 6 insurrection.
Yesterday, the Capitol Police and DC Metro Officers won. Again. Patriots Day. https://t.co/zXdECIdYGM
Just in: DOJ won't certify that Rep. Mo Brooks was acting within the scope of his employment when he made the statements that got him sued by Rep. Swalwell for allegedly inciting the Jan. 6 riots.
— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) July 28, 2021
So, long story short, he's on his own: https://t.co/lGw2NNFUBH pic.twitter.com/R9IbVPignJ
DOJ sends a clear-as-day signal that Trump would also not be shielded from these lawsuits brought by @RepSwalwell, Capitol Police officers, and others for allegedly inciting #Jan6 attack.
— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) July 28, 2021
Golden words: "--or any federal employee--" pic.twitter.com/OVcdfFPUSB
3. Also worth noting that in Trump's brief responding to Swalwell's suit and in Trump's brief responding to Capitol Police officers' suit, Trump's lawyers did indeed try to maintain a Westfall Act claim.
— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) July 28, 2021
From the Trump briefs.👇 pic.twitter.com/LEJPTayw2k
