In a recent interview with Fox News, former President Donald Trump warned that the American public would reach a "breaking point" if he were to be put on house arrest or sentenced to prison. Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, condemned these comments as "inciting violence" during an appearance on CNN's State of the Union.

Trump, who was found guilty on 34 counts last week in New York for falsifying business records, is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11. During the interview, Trump expressed doubt that the public could accept such a scenario, stating, "I think it'd be tough for the public to take. At a certain point, there's a breaking point."

Schiff, who is also running for a Senate seat in California, criticized Trump's comments as a "dangerous appeal to violence." He accused Trump of repeatedly communicating with his base supporters, making his intentions clear, and then having his enablers try to explain away his statements.

The congressman emphasized that Trump's sentence should be in line with the sentences given in similar cases. He called on prosecutors and the judge to recommend a sentence that is neither greater nor less than what any other citizen would receive for committing similar crimes.

Furthermore, Schiff highlighted Trump's lack of acceptance of responsibility and remorse. He pointed out that Trump has not shown any signs of accepting responsibility for his actions or offering restitution. Schiff argued that this should be taken into consideration during sentencing, just as it would for any other American convicted on multiple counts.

Schiff also urged Judge Juan Merchan to consider Trump's reference to a potential "breaking point" in the public if he were to receive jail time. He connected this comment to the events of January 6, stating that the country had witnessed the deadly consequences of such rhetoric. He expressed hope that the public would not respond to Trump's call for action and that lessons had been learned from the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

In conclusion, Rep. Adam Schiff accused Donald Trump of inciting violence through his recent comments about a potential jail sentence. Schiff called for a fair and equal sentence and emphasized the need to consider Trump's lack of acceptance of responsibility. The judge was also urged to take into account the potential consequences of Trump's rhetoric on the public and to remain committed to upholding justice.