The words of Trump supporters who are accused of participating in the riot may end up being used against him in his impeachment trial.
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client,, testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming. Lawyer Albert Watkins said it’s important for senators to hear the voice of someone who was incited by Mr. Trump. Watkins said his client was previously “horrendously smitten” by Mr. Trump but now feels let down after Mr. Trump’s refusal to grant Chansley and others who participated in the insurrection a pardon. “He felt like he was betrayed by the president,” Watkins said. Watkins said he hasn’t spoken to any member in the Senate since announcing his offer to have Chansley — also known as Jake Angeli — testify at the trial, which is scheduled to begin the week of February 8. The words of Trump supporters who are accused of participating in the riot may end up being used against him in his impeachment trial.
