The entire job of a judge is to characterize things. To say whether they were violations of the law, whether they caused harm, etc.
BLUMENTHAL: Was the Capitol attacked on J6?
TRAYNOR: The actions on January 6 were deeply troubling to watch, but I'm not going to characterize it
B: You are perpetuating a lie. I don't know how you can continue as a district court judge, let alone serve on court of appeals. Frankly it's shameful.
