Professor Russell Pearce shared his expert opinion with SIR Agenzia d’informazione on the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
“What happened at Capitol Hill on January 6 may not have been unexpected, but I must admit that I dread what might happen between now and Biden’s inauguration day”, said Russel Pearce, Law Professor and Professor of Ethics and Religion in Legal Studies at Fordham University, one of the oldest universities in the United States. As he watched angry and hateful crowds invade the Capitol building and its offices, saddened by the death of five people, he remembered Trump’s victory in 2016, when the tycoon, though victorious, had alleged vote fraud and urged his supporters to invoke the Second Amendment’s right to own and use weapons.
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Can you elaborate on the legal implications of Trump’s conduct?
Three possible legal consequences have been considered. The first is invoking the 25th amendment to remove the president from office, deemed unable to continue his duties. But this is a lengthy process and could not continue beyond inauguration day. Moreover, the President’s removal is temporary and does not prevent a re-run at a later date. The other option is impeachment, i.e. impeachment for inciting an insurrection. A vote could already be held on Thursday and there would be no need for a long debate since the facts are public and self-evident.