From different dictionaries:
"an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government"
Jan 6 was only an ACT of rising in revolt, but for years leading up to Jan 6 Trump was involved in it, and continues to act by election denial based on no evidence. That all adds up to an instance of revolt.
"an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government and take control of their country, usually by violence"
Jan 6 was well organized by MAGA to defeat their govt, even though many rioters BELIEVED that the election was stolen from them. They believed wrong. They were deceived by the LEADER of the insurrection.
"the action of rising in arms or open resistance against established authority or governmental restraint"
Jan 6 was an action of rising in arms (flag poles, clubs, bear spray, shields taken from cops, etc.) Many rioters were probably armed with pistols in their backpacks because they did not pass thru any magnetometers. However, they never had the opportunity to use them because the police did NOT use firearms against them.
18 U.S. Code § 2383 - Rebellion or insurrection
Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in ANY rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
"engages in ANY rebellion or insurrection," not just ones where hundreds or thousands of people are killed with firearms. ANY REBELLION OR INSURRECTION.
Why has Jack Smith not charged Trump with insurrection?
"an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government"
Jan 6 was only an ACT of rising in revolt, but for years leading up to Jan 6 Trump was involved in it, and continues to act by election denial based on no evidence. That all adds up to an instance of revolt.
"an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government and take control of their country, usually by violence"
Jan 6 was well organized by MAGA to defeat their govt, even though many rioters BELIEVED that the election was stolen from them. They believed wrong. They were deceived by the LEADER of the insurrection.
"the action of rising in arms or open resistance against established authority or governmental restraint"
Jan 6 was an action of rising in arms (flag poles, clubs, bear spray, shields taken from cops, etc.) Many rioters were probably armed with pistols in their backpacks because they did not pass thru any magnetometers. However, they never had the opportunity to use them because the police did NOT use firearms against them.
18 U.S. Code § 2383 - Rebellion or insurrection
Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in ANY rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
"engages in ANY rebellion or insurrection," not just ones where hundreds or thousands of people are killed with firearms. ANY REBELLION OR INSURRECTION.
Why has Jack Smith not charged Trump with insurrection?