Whether Trump's actions around the January 6th events constituted an insurrection is the key factual question underlying the case.
Trump's alleged role in instigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol is the basis for the attempt to disqualify him from the ballot under the 14th Amendment.
The episode explores the ongoing legal cases and convictions related to the January 6th Capitol riots, which Trump's pardon promise would impact.
The case stemmed from an indictment related to Trump's alleged actions surrounding the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, which was a pivotal event in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
Trump's role in inciting and supporting the January 6th attack on the Capitol is the core issue around applying the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause.
The insurrection allegations related to January 6th are central to the election case discussed.
The events of January 6th, 2021, and the ongoing investigations and cases related to the attack are frequently referenced throughout the episode.
The aftermath of January 6th, including prosecutions and portrayals of protesters, is frequently referenced.
The podcast episodes describe the legal and political aftermath of the January 6th Capitol Attack, including efforts by former President Donald Trump and his supporters to claim immunity from prosecution and remain on the ballot for the 2024 election.
Several episodes discuss the Supreme Court's role in weighing in on these issues, with the justices grappling with the implications for presidential powers, checks and balances, and the rule of law. The episodes also explore the potential for political violence and threats to democracy surrounding the 2024 election as a result of the January 6th events.
Overall, the podcast episodes provide extensive coverage and analysis of the January 6th Capitol Attack and its far-reaching consequences for American democracy.