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‘We Don’t Fear Democracy,’ Says The Guy Defending Trump’s Bid To Overturn The Election

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 9: In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, David Schoen, defense lawyer for former President Donald Trump speaks on the first day of former President Donald Trump's second im... WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 9: In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, David Schoen, defense lawyer for former President Donald Trump speaks on the first day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on February 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. House impeachment managers will make the case that Trump was “singularly responsible” for the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol and he should be convicted and barred from ever holding public office again. (Photo by congress.gov via Getty Images) MORE LESS

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February 9, 2021 6:13 p.m.

Trump’s impeachment lawyers keep claiming that disqualifying Trump from future office would “disenfranchise” the 74 million Americans who voted for him in 2020. But what about the 82 million Americans whose votes Trump sought to disenfranchise with his effort to reverse the 2020 results?

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