Attorney General Urges Venue Change for Trump's Trial on Capitol Riot

The state attorney general is urging the Justice Department to relocate Donald Trump's trial concerning the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, away from Washington, D.C. The attorney general argues that the nation's capital, predominantly populated by Democratic voters, cannot guarantee a fair trial for the former president. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey highlighted the importance of a fair tribunal in our criminal justice system on Fox News. He questioned whether anyone, regardless of their stance on Trump, genuinely believes Washington, D.C., would offer a fair shake. Morrisey proposed West Virginia as an alternative location, referring to multiple federal district courthouses suitable for ensuring a fair hearing. President Trump faces charges of conspiracy and obstruction stemming from his attempts to challenge the 2020 election results, as indicted by Special counsel Jack Smith. Drawing a comparison, Morrisey pointed out that Hillary Clinton and the majority of Democrats continuously contested the legitimacy of Trump's 2016 victory and his presidency for years without facing prosecution due to the First Amendment's protection of political speech. Morrisey stressed the importance of prosecutors focusing on justice rather than seeking guilt. He believes that moving the trial to West Virginia would alleviate political concerns and called for the support of this relocation by the prosecutors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.