National security analyst Donell Harvin wrote that Trump's encouragement helped extremist groups 'unite and attempt the violent overthrow of our government.'
The DOJ on Tuesday charged Trump with four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.
Trump, however, has maintained his innocence in the case and pleaded not guilty on Thursday, arguing that he did nothing wrong on January 6, pointing to his tweet at the time that told the rioters to go home. He also maintains that the election was stolen, despite a lack of substantial proof, and has accused prosecutors of targeting him for political purposes as he runs again for president in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 24 in Washington, D.C. National security analyst Donell Harvin wrote in a Politico opinion piece published Saturday that the former president helped extremist groups"win converts.
"Throughout his presidency, he consistently failed to condemn white supremacists and far-right militia groups and created an environment ripe for potential violence. More importantly, the legitimization of extremists and so-called 'patriots' by Trump and other prominentHarvin added that these extremist groups would"not have been able to effectively unite and attempt the violent overthrow of our government" without Trump's alleged encouragement.
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