sorry, Tucker — inciting an armed insurrection isn’t “free speech”

{NAME}, when the news broke that the Justice Department is officially investigating Trump, predictably, Tucker Carlson came rushing to Trump’s defense. Here’s how Fox’s loudest white supremacist is trying to justify Trump’s actions. Despite more evidence of Trump’s complicity in the insurrection stacking up every day, Tucker is trying to convince his viewers that Trump’s trail of violence was nothing more than “political speech.” But no matter how much Tucker tries to twist the truth, knowingly encouraging an armed mob to storm the Capitol isn’t free speech. Grabbing a Secret Service member by the neck because he won’t let you join that mob isn’t free speech. And just in case this needs to be spelled out — actively scheming to overturn an election and block the peaceful transfer of power isn’t free speech. {NAME}, if Tucker, Trump, and the GOP have their way, their “free speech” is going to carry them all the way to minority rule and authoritarian control — so they can impose their extremist policies on our entire country. [It’s up to us to stop them — while we still have the chance. That’s why we’re fighting with everything we’ve got to beat back the GOP in the midterms and keep Democrats in power in Congress. Rush $5 right now to PROTECT our majority and REJECT Republicans’ assault on democracy:]( If you've saved your payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately: [Donate $5 ➜]( [Donate $25 ➜]( [Donate $50 ➜]( [Donate $100 ➜]( [Donate $250 ➜]( [Other amount]( Lede Progress is a digital-first media organization dedicated to building a progressive media ecosystem to combat the Far Right. With over 100,000 grassroots supporters, our movement is on the frontlines combating right-wing media lies, far-right extremism, and expanding the reach of progressive messaging through digital and social media channels. We rely completely on progressive grassroots support to fight for our shared values. [Please, pitch in today to help get the progressive message out.]( [Donate Now]( [Facebook]( [ledeprogress.org]( Paid for by Lede Progress Lede Progress PO Box 15845 Washington, DC 20003 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.