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flag Special Counsel Jack Smith claims Trump’s Jan. 6 speech wasn’t protected by the First Amendment, sparking debate over free speech and accountability.

flag Special Counsel Jack Smith told Congress that former President Donald Trump’s January 6th speech was not protected by the First Amendment because it targeted a lawful government function with knowing falsehoods, a claim that contradicts Supreme Court precedent like Brandenburg v. Ohio, which protects speech unless it incites imminent lawless action. flag The Washington Post now acknowledges Trump’s speech was constitutionally protected, criticizing Smith’s approach as a threat to free expression. flag Critics argue that prosecuting political speech, even if false, risks enabling future abuse by prosecutors and undermines democratic norms, with concerns also raised over Smith’s gag order on Trump. flag The episode highlights the tension between holding leaders accountable and preserving constitutional protections for political discourse.

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