Donald Trump's attempt to block certification of Presidential electoral votes, on January 6, was guided by a memorandum written by one John Eastman, then law professor at Chapman University.
"Attempted insurrection" or "attempted coup"? I am going with the latter, although if "insurrection" works better for prosecutors, I am all in favor of using that term.
"Attempted insurrection" or "attempted coup"? I am going with the latter, although if "insurrection" works better for prosecutors, I am all in favor of using that term.
I think either term is applicable, though "coup" is probably marginally more accurate.