# If Trump is Charged and Arrested, and He Calls for Insurrection, What Do You Think Will Happen? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [August 30, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577 "2022-08-30T03:02:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/161 "2023-04-02T10:00:50Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Do they not honestly know they’re in a cult? Are they that stupid? Well, people in cults don’t generally know it. Would you? Thankfully so far [this has been the only dangerous confrontation I’ve heard about.](https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2023/03/30/trump-supporter-arrested-knife-harrassment-00089635) ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/162 "2023-04-02T13:04:20Z")
Agree. We should stop clutching our collective pearls worrying about what may happen (riots, insurrection, re-election) - that’s what they want us to think. These are empty worries, IMHO, and doing so gives TFG more power than he has and deserves. In addition to his legal problems, pushing ahead with these cases will further expose him as the weak and powerless sack of crap he is. His worthless followers aren’t going to do shit. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/163 "2023-04-02T13:47:46Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > His worthless followers aren’t going to do shit. We got 40! 40 people in the entire LA metroplex went to a pro-Trump protest in Orange County. 3.8 million people live in the OC, 1.8 million registered voters, 33% Republican (600k), a whopping 40… forty… people showed up. 40/600000 = .0000667 40/1,800,000 = .0000222 40/3,800,000 = .0000105263 > **[Orange County registrar outlines changing voting patterns as election approaches](https://abc7.com/orange-county-demographics-voting-elections/12298672/)** > > Orange County's electorate is now about 37% Democrats, with Republicans making up 33% of registered voters. > **[Scuffle at pro-Trump rally in Huntington Beach leaves 2 injured](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-01/trump-indictment-protests)** > > On Saturday, two days after former President Trump was indicted, some of his supporters gathered to protest in Orange County. Also, from NPR: > **[Trump's online supporters remain muted after his indictment](https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167529321/trumps-online-supporters-remain-muted-after-his-indictment)** > > Donald Trump's supporters on far-right social media platforms appear less enthusiastic about coming to the former president's aid. They're wary of ending in the same place of Jan. 6 rioters. “Several dozen” @ Maralago: > **['He'll be our next president': Florida protesters stay faithful to Trump](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65152112)** > > At small but vocal rallies near Mar-a-Lago, demonstrators vow to stand with Donald Trump. OMG, dying here 🤣🤣🤣 check this out: > **[Trump Protests: Police In N.Y. And D.C. Prepare For Unrest—But So Far, So Little](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2023/03/31/trump-protests-police-in-ny-and-dc-prepare-for-unrest-but-quiet-so-far/)** > > Protests have been largely non-existent so far despite Trump warning of “death & destruction” if he is indicted. > [@](#): > > Protests outside Trump Tower[were](https://twitter.com/NatalieMigliore/status/1641788397394984961?s=20) nonexistent Friday morning, following small demonstrations organized there last week by the New York Young Republican Club—which were still among the biggest of a handful of protests Trump called for and loyalists like Roger Stone promoted in anticipation of an indictment. > > **The group said in a statement that members planned to “remain at home” following Thursday’s indictment, adding, “Let our silence be a condemnation of the captivity of our nation.”** (Bolding mine, JT) 🤣🤣🤣 OTOH, this has some promise: > **[Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for protests in New York after Trump indictment](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/marjorie-taylor-greene-calls-protests-trump-indictment-new-york-rcna77594)** > > The Georgia GOP congresswoman and Trump loyalist is reversing course after saying two weeks ago she and other Trump backers should not protest his indictment. But… what’s she going to do except preen for the Faux News cameras? ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/164 "2023-04-02T14:01:25Z")
She could get herself arrested… ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/165 "2023-04-02T14:03:02Z")
… I’ll be in my bunk. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/166 "2023-04-02T15:04:01Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > The group said in a statement that members planned to “remain at home” following Thursday’s indictment, adding, “Let our silence be a condemnation of the captivity of our nation.” Okeydokey. Do you promise? No actual thinking person wants to see or hear or read your bullshit anymore. We never did. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/167 "2023-04-02T17:17:43Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > She could get herself arrested… Ha ha! She’s more likely to say “Go protest! I’ll be right there with you!” And then scuttle off to watch on TV as the poor rubes get arrested. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/168 "2023-04-03T12:25:02Z")
At any rate, calls for insurrection _should_ trigger a gag order. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/169 "2023-04-03T16:12:36Z")
nyc is having a news conference on the upcoming security and logistical issues. margery taylor greene was mentioned by name by the mayor. he mentioned that any protestors should be on their best behaivour and any who violate any laws will be arrested no matter who they are. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/170 "2023-04-03T16:21:53Z")
[The only protester who was outside the Manhattan Criminal Court building on 28 March got herself arrested for using a knife to harass a random family.](https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/28/trump-supporter-knife-manhattan-00089313) ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/171 "2023-04-03T20:49:05Z")
“You chose, poorly”. Another life destroyed by DJT. Though, they are already circling the drain if the support DJT. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/172 "2023-04-03T21:09:42Z")
I don’t expect another insurrection. Trump wouldn’t be allowed to rally people and encourage violence. The judge can issue gag orders with hefty fines for violations by Trump or his insiders. I would like to believe Trump supporters recognize the mistakes on Jan 6. Storming the Capital was way beyond politics. It was a attack on our government and democratic beliefs. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/173 "2023-04-03T21:30:57Z")
Five of the court officers merged into one large court officer, which proceeded to produce a large sword from nowhere. Upon being bisected with said sword, the suspect immediately exploded. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/174 "2023-04-03T21:42:20Z")
That and Trump hung them out to dry. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/175 "2023-04-07T16:10:32Z")
Yup. @Skywatcher posted this link in another thread, which makes the exact same point: > **['He Betrayed Us': Why Trump's Call To Protest Is Flopping](https://time.com/6264838/trump-protests-indictment-flopping/)** > > The vast majority of pro-Trump online groups seemed to shrug off the former President's rallying cry I honestly think that if trump said that he would cover the cost of the January 6th defendant’s, without actually covering the cost, he may be in a better position with his base. But not even Trump could lie about that, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/176 "2023-04-07T16:18:08Z")
And yet according to polling they are saying they will still turn out in droves to vote for him in the GOP primaries. Mind boggling. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/177 "2023-04-07T16:19:09Z")
LOL, yes, and Trump said we’d see violence in the streets like we’ve never seen before if he was indicted. I’m not saying they won’t, but a dose of skepticism may be warranted here. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/178 "2023-04-07T16:20:55Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > I would like to believe Trump supporters recognize the mistakes on Jan 6. Storming the Capital was way beyond politics. It was a attack on our government and democratic beliefs. My mother, ardent Trump supporter, thinks it was perfectly peaceful and complains that Ashli Babbit was murdered. And she’s not alone, the few other Trump supporters I know are convinced that January 6th is either a hoax or that the violence was all Antifa. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/179 "2023-04-07T16:25:25Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > And yet according to polling they are saying they will still turn out in droves to vote for him in the GOP primaries. Well, yeah. Voting is a non-impact sport. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577/180 "2023-04-07T16:32:07Z")
In all honesty, @Joey_P [posted it first.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manhattan-prosecutors-file-criminal-charges-for-trump-re-stormy-daniels-case-ongoing-discussion-here/980953/350) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-is-charged-and-arrested-and-he-calls-for-insurrection-what-do-you-think-will-happen/970577.md?page=10)