Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , Link , [Donald Trump's attorney defended the ex-U.S. president's incendiary speech on January 6, saying he is protected under the First Amendment and had "absolute immunity" while he was president to contest the election, according to a court filing this week. The argument is the first time Trump has formally defended his actions in court since the insurrection, and reflects his continued push to his supporters that he did nothing wrong and was robbed of a second term in office. Trump argues in DC District Court that his bully pulpit message to his supporters at the political rally on January 6 -- encouraging them to oppose Congress certifying the vote -- was a constitutionally protected act of the presidency.]