Yesterday's testimony is basically part of a Grand Jury strategy pursued by the January 6th Commission. They are setting out several benchmarks.
First, it was not spontaneous. This was planned in December, in conjunction with groups like the Proud Boys, Oathkeepers and the 3%.
Second, Trump was not duped by the "Crazies." This was his plan.
Third, the plan, hatching by Trump and those closest to him, was to overthrow the election that he knew he had lost.
Ideally, Trump goes to jail. Even more ideally, Trump has a narcissistic breakdown and splinters with the GOP, creating his own party - something he has threatened to do - and drags the Right out of power for the next two elections.
Hopefully, there will be indictments soon for Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell and Roger Stone. Stone has been at the center of electoral corruption for 50 years. His scalp would look good on the DOJ's wall, as they have already convicted him once (Trump commuted his sentence, because of course he did). Taking down "the Kraken" team would be a nice step towards legal accountability and it would tighten the noose on Trump.
As it is, the January 6th Committee appears to have a LOT of information, including encrypted communications. This could be devastating for Trump's defense.
I said months ago that the proper time to indict Trump was right after the midterms. Don't give his crazy cultists and excuse to flood the polls. Instead, indict everyone up to Trump, then indict him.
However, Trump is clearly pursuing witness intimidation. They might not be able to wait.
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