Two law enforcement officers who were protecting the Capitol on Jan. 6 have filed lawsuits against former President Trump, alleging that the assault ‘left them injured and emotionally traumatized.’
In the suit, they accuse Trump of ‘directing assault and battery; aiding and abetting assault and battery; and violating local Washington, DC, laws that prohibit incitement of riots and disorderly conduct.’
This marks the SIXTH suit filed against Trump for his role in inciting the Capitol riot.
Many of the rioters cited Trump’s words and conduct as the inspiration for their violent actions,” the lawsuit said.
The lawsuits also cited remarks from Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in which the Republican lawmakers said that Trump was responsible for the events of that day.