Trump Leverages Eminem Lyrics in January 6 Lawsuit Defense

Donald Trump's legal team is invoking a 'rapper defense' in their appeal to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he incited the January 6 riots, arguing that his speech falls under protected political expression similar to controversial rap lyrics. The lawsuit, initiated by Rep. Bennie Thompson and others, claims Trump violated the Ku Klux Klan Act by conspiring to obstruct Congress's certification of the 2020 election. Trump's attorneys cited Eminem's lyrics from '97 Bonnie & Clyde' to illustrate their point, suggesting that provocative lyrics can be seen as artistic expression rather than incitement to violence. They contend that Trump's remarks, which included urging supporters to protest