Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SR91

Introduced
4/12/24  
Refer
4/12/24  

Caption

Express sense of MS Senate that former President Donald J. Trump is innocent of accusations of insurrection.

Impact

The resolution seeks to affirm Trump's innocence and frames the investigations and allegations against him as politically motivated. By presenting a formal stance from the Mississippi Senate, the resolution aims to influence public perception and demonstrate support for the former president within the state. This expression of confidence in Trump may bolster his political support among constituents who view the investigations as unjust.

Summary

Senate Resolution 91 expresses the Mississippi Senate's position that former President Donald J. Trump is being unfairly targeted and that he is innocent of the accusations related to insurrection or rebellion against the United States. The resolution outlines a series of grievances against political adversaries of Trump, referencing various events and media reports that the resolution claims mischaracterize Trump's actions and the January 6 Capitol protests.

Contention

However, the resolution is not without controversy. Critics may argue that it undermines the accountability processes related to the January 6 events and the legal battles that Trump faces. By labeling investigations as 'unethical' and 'lawless,' the resolution could potentially inflame further political divisions. The inclusion of references to widely debunked claims, like those relating to the Steele dossier, raises questions about the factual basis of the resolution and the potential implications for how political narratives are constructed within legislative frameworks.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SR305

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the nomination of President Donald John Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

MS SR154

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Donald Trump is ineligible in any future elections to be elected Vice-President or President, or to serve as President beyond the conclusion of his current term.

MS HR1

A house resolution expressing the sense of the house condemning President Trump's pardon of criminal participants of the January 6 insurrection who had been found guilty of violent crimes.

MS SR32

Commend President Donald Trump for issuing January 6th pardons and commutations.

MS HR1

A House resolution expressing the sense of the Minnesota House of Representatives condemning President Trump's pardon of criminal participants of the January 6 insurrection who had been found guilty of violent crimes.

MS SR15

A Senate resolution expressing the Minnesota Senate's condemnation of President Trump's pardon of criminal participants of the January 6 insurrection who had been found guilty of violent crimes

MS HR433

A resolution condemning former FBI Director James Comey's incitement of violence against President Donald J. Trump.

MS HR1155

Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

MS SR246

President Donald J. Trump; commend

MS H4982

President Donald J. Trump Highway

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