A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits stemming from his role in the January 6th Capitol riot. The court found that Trump was acting in his personal capacity when he urged his supporters to march on the Capitol, and that his actions were not protected by presidential immunity. This ruling clears the way for Trump to face lawsuits from US Capitol police officers and Democratic lawmakers who are seeking to hold him accountable for the violence on January 6th.

Donald Trump to Face Civil Lawsuits Over Capitol Attack

A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump must face civil lawsuits over his role in the January 6th Capitol riot. The court found that Trump was acting in his personal capacity when he urged his supporters to march on the Capitol, and that his actions were not protected by presidential immunity.

The ruling clears the way for Trump to face lawsuits from US Capitol police officers and Democratic lawmakers who are seeking to hold him accountable for the violence on January 6th. The lawsuits allege that Trump incited the riot by making false claims about the 2020 election being stolen and by urging his supporters to "fight like hell" to overturn the results.

Trump has argued that he is immune from civil lawsuits because his actions were taken in his official capacity as president. However, the court found that Trump's speech on January 6th was not related to his official duties and that he was not acting in his official capacity when he incited the riot.

The ruling is a significant victory for the plaintiffs in the lawsuits. It means that they will now have the opportunity to present their evidence against Trump in court and to seek damages for the harm that they believe he caused.

The ruling is also a significant blow to Trump. It could have a major impact on his political future. Trump is currently the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election. However, the ruling could make it more difficult for him to win the nomination and the general election.

The ruling is a reminder that no one is above the law, not even the president. It is also a reminder of the importance of holding our elected officials accountable for their actions.