Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Legal Expert Cheers as MAGA Lawyer Disbarred for Jan. 6 Riot

Hailing it as a "truly heartening" decision while Donald Trump acts with almost total impunity, legal expert Steven Lubet commended the disbarment recommendation against a MAGA lawyer for taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

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NEW: Trump Admin stonewalls when asked if any pardoned Jan 6 rioters are working for I.C.E. youtube.com/shorts/sxtnw ...

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-- Scott MacFarlane (@macfarlanenews.bsky.social) Feb 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-18 03:48 AM

Mr. Calhoun has probably already applied for work at the DOJ, knowing that no legal license, talent, judgment or temperament are necessary to function at the highest level of the Trump Family Law Firm and Circus...

#2 | Posted by catdog at 2026-02-18 12:38 PM

Being disbarred for lying for Trumpy is a badge of honor for these creeps. Trumpy will likely find an ambassadorship or some cozy civil service job with moving expenses to someplace nice for this guy to retire.

#3 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-18 05:25 PM

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