Debating Trump's Alleged Steering Wheel Incident
When the Secret Service testifies that Donald Trump never tried to grab the steering wheel, it doesn’t matter much. Trump, with his known pattern of behavior and public persona, could do and say almost anything that matches his angry and childish personality and bullying nature. People might believe or not, but the legitimacy of the claim is not the issue here.
Perception and Persona
Does it matter if Trump actually grabbed the steering wheel or not? Legally or subjectively, it might not make much difference. People know Trump for a series of childish behaviors and words, and it wouldn't be a crime. However, this incident reflects a broader issue.
Does it matter whether or not Trump grabbed the steering wheel? I don't see why it would. It's just another childish behavior that Trump displays regularly. Who cares?!
More significant, the fact that Trump was in possession of top-secret documents without authorization is a much more serious issue. Everyone, including his supporters, knows that he incited the attempted coup on January 6, 2021. That’s old news, but it’s a crime that could result in serious legal consequences. Whether he gets charged or not is less important than the actions themselves.
Political Implications
While it’s possible that Trump might get away with it, like Pinochet did, it’s not something anyone should find acceptable. Trump is a criminal, and he needs to be held accountable for his actions. However, the bigger question is whether the 1/6 committee should have spent so much time on this trivial issue.
The 1/6 committee may have been trying to paint a picture of Trump's temperament on that day, but such an effort is pointless if the claim cannot be corroborated. There are bigger and more substantial events to focus on, and the Secret Service testifying that nothing happened might just be a waste of time.
Secret Service and Political Intrigue
The Secret Service is typically not called to testify against the president. The Secret Service does not want to be involved in political intrigue and does not want to become a espionage tool for anyone. Unless there is a very serious criminal case, the Secret Service is unlikely to cooperate.
Even if the Secret Service testifies under oath, it's unlikely that anyone would try to charge Trump with assault or battery. The incident is so minor that it’s not worth pursuing. While it’s part of a series of actions and inactions that he took on that day, it's probably one of the least significant.
In conclusion, while the Secret Service testimony might add a bit of drama, it’s not a major issue. The 1/6 committee should have focused on more substantial events to paint a clearer picture of Trump's behavior and actions on that fateful day.