“Thompson likely made this statement out of frustration due to several high-ranking Trump associates invoking this right, denying the committee information about an event President Biden described as the day the Constitution "faced the gravest of threats." Yet, his statement only adds to those threats as it directly contradicts the Supreme Court’s Fifth Amendment interpretation in Griffin v. California — that any insinuation of a defendant's guilt based on the invocation of their Fifth Amendment right violates their Fifth Amendment right to avoid witnessing against themselves.”
Read More“Cawthorn intends to fight the suit and a spokesperson commented saying the voters bringing the suit are “comically misinterpreting and twisting the 14th Amendment for political gain.” It is clear Cawthorn does not believe the suit will succeed. However, if the suit manages to succeed, Cawthorn will be disallowed from running for public office. Additionally, he could be subject to criminal charges by the federal government like many of the people involved in the riot.”
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