Smith stated, "But for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the Presidency, the Office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial." This underscores the belief in the strength of the evidence against Trump but acknowledges the legal barriers to prosecuting him as president.
Smith drew a connection between Trump's actions and the Capitol riot, highlighting a direct line, stating, "Taken together, these actions resulted in rioters at the Capitol on January 6 singling out Mr. Pence for their ire and chanting, 'Where is Pence? Bring Him Out!" This emphasizes the incendiary nature of Trump's rhetoric.
In describing the emotional toll on law enforcement, the report pointed out that Trump's words inspired acts of physical violence, particularly noting he urged supporters to "fight like hell" against perceived election fraud, indicating a serious impact on safety and morale.
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