Trump defense lawyer David Schoen was harshly criticized on Tuesday for his defense of Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial in the United States Senate.
Schoen gave a fiery speech arguing that impeachment would disenfranchise Trump supporters and could result in more violence from the former president's base.
Here's some of what people were saying:
Accusing the people wanting to punish the sacking of the capitol as wanting "bloodsport" seems like a poor choice o… https://t.co/4PTkB8thP3— Jonah Goldberg (@Jonah Goldberg) 1612904310.0
Trump lawyer David Schoen seems to argue there could be another civil war if Trump is convicted? "This trial will… https://t.co/xKfABtbEGX— Kyle Griffin (@Kyle Griffin) 1612904706.0
Did Schoen just threaten that there could be a second civil war if Trump is convicted?— James Hohmann (@James Hohmann) 1612904212.0
The Schoen speech is truly despicable.— Chris Hayes (@Chris Hayes) 1612904298.0
David Schoen just said Democrats don't have to show "movies" to prove that the Capitol Siege happened there at the… https://t.co/fG2ZYhdTbB— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche Alcindor) 1612904330.0
If you're wondering why Trump chose hideous lawyer David Schoen, this is why: https://t.co/lA8UATNN3g— Sarah Kendzior (@Sarah Kendzior) 1612904267.0
The Schoen argument is basically: the people who tried to kill those in this chamber are mad at this trial.— Elie Mystal (@Elie Mystal) 1612904272.0
Is Schoen going to start chanting “stop the steal”? Waiting for it.....— Julian Zelizer (@Julian Zelizer) 1612904604.0
Wow David Schoen --Roger Stone's lawyer who now reps Trump-is telling us that this trial will cause a literal civil… https://t.co/8AKwCDzTzT— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@(((DeanObeidallah)))) 1612904245.0
Is Schoen trying to incite another riot? Because that would be an odd defense strategy...— S.E. Cupp (@S.E. Cupp) 1612904444.0
Schoen is daring the senators to vote for conviction, basically saying, yes he did it, but you don’t have the balls… https://t.co/iUrzrGriZy— Tom Nichols (@Tom Nichols) 1612904389.0
Schoen and Castor can literally just say "Durka Durka Durka" for hours and the Republican base and Senators will no… https://t.co/riJqSoBWJo— Wajahat Ali (@Wajahat Ali) 1612904815.0
Schoen keeps whining about due process... Dude, you’re it! You’re his due process! ITS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW https://t.co/teJBSI0b9U— Jon Cryer (@Jon Cryer) 1612905997.0
When David Schoen set out to be a lawyer did he ever imagine he would be on the same side as the Camp Auschwitz hoodie guy?— Jeremy Newberger (@Jeremy Newberger) 1612905955.0
A listener just told me that David #SnapImpeachment Schoen was President Emeritus at Trump University. Can anyone… https://t.co/hvJzi6QXEI— Rick Smith (@Rick Smith) 1612904992.0
Courtroom photo of Castor and Schoen at work: https://t.co/zkpzAXTdSL— Michael Beschloss (@Michael Beschloss) 1612904845.0
I thought Castor was bad, but with Schoen we’ve entered the depths of stupid.— Rob Reiner (@Rob Reiner) 1612904375.0
Where Bruce Castor went with "amiable dunce," David Schoen seems to be going for "dumb asshole."— Kevin M. Kruse (@Kevin M. Kruse) 1612904195.0
Just before he stood up on the Senate floor, Schoen was heard to say, “And you think Castor was bad?"— Michael Beschloss (@Michael Beschloss) 1612905303.0
