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Donald could be (or would have been) tried for sedition, leading to treason charges. The punishment for those is 20 years in prison, and the death penalty is possible. People died on Jan 6th so that’s why.
could also be charged with sedition, up to 20 years. He hasn’t been involved in violent takeover (that we know). He has been involved in geopolitical plots, manipulation of public discourse, election interference etc.
>Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, the effort to overturn the 2020 election, and ignorance of judicial rulings, could be violations of sedition-related laws. Under 18 U.S.C. § 2384 (Seditious Conspiracy), conspiring to "overthrow, put down, or destroy by force the Government of the United States" or to "hinder, delay, or prevent the execution of any law" is punishable by up to 20 years in prison or fines. Additionally, 10 U.S. Code § 894 (Mutiny or Sedition) applies to those who, with intent to overthrow lawful authority, create violence or disturbances; this law allows for punishment by death if proven guilty. Trump's alleged pressure on officials continues to undermine civil authority.
>Possible Punishment:
18 U.S.C. § 2384: Up to 20 years in prison and/or fines.
10 U.S. Code § 894: Death or other punishment as directed by court-martial for sedition.
18 U.S.C. § 2385 (Advocating Overthrow): Up to 20 years in prison.
>Procedure:
To initiate proceedings, federal prosecutors would need evidence that Trump’s actions meet the statutory definitions of sedition or conspiracy. This would involve presenting evidence before a grand jury for indictment and proceeding through a federal trial where guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
They’ve argued against law abiding as too authoritative for them. My opinion is to weigh the amount of damage they’re doing vs allowing their illegal activities to continue.