Trump News for Friday, May 5, 2023
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Trump Elector Immunity Signals 'Significant Evidence': Ex-U.S. Attorney
Newsweek
A handful of the fake Georgia GOP electors were offered immunity deals in the probe of potential interference during the 2020 election in the state.
May 5, 2023, 11:49 PM
At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Georgia election probe
CBS News
The prosecutor investigating possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia has agreed to immunity deals with at least eight Republican fake electors who signed a certificate falsely stating that then-President Donald Trump had won the state.
May 5, 2023, 11:35 PM
In Deposition, Trump Says ‘Historically’ Stars Can Grab Women by Genitals
Yahoo Canada Finance
In an edited deposition video released as a trial exhibit in the civil rape case filed by E. Jean Carroll against former president Donald Trump, he said that looking “over the last million years” it has been largely true that celebrities can grab women by the genitals. Photo: Trial Exhibit
May 5, 2023, 11:30 PM
E. Jean Carroll Must Be Going Through Hell
The New York Times
No one would choose this ordeal just because she hates Trump.
May 5, 2023, 11:24 PM
25 year prison sentence sought for Oath Keepers founder
RTE.ie
The US Justice Department has asked a federal judge to sentence Oath Keepers founder, Stewart Rhodes, to 25 years in prison for his conviction on seditious conspiracy and other charges over the 2021 attack on the US Capitol by supporters of former US president Donald Trump.
May 5, 2023, 11:00 PM
Most Fake Trump Electors Have Taken Immunity Deals in Georgia Case
The New York Times
Prosecutors are nearing charging decisions after investigating whether former President Donald J. Trump and his allies illegally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 election.
May 5, 2023, 10:59 PM
At least eight fake Georgia electors get immunity deals in Trump probe: report
The Hill
At least eight of the 16 fake Georgia electors who planned to declare former President Trump the winner of the state in 2020 despite his loss have received immunity deals in the investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the state’s election. The Washington Post reported on Friday that prosecutors working for Fulton County…
May 5, 2023, 10:29 PM
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Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public
The Globe and Mail
Video of Trump’s deposition in rape lawsuit made public
May 5, 2023, 10:26 PM
Eight Trump Electors Granted Immunity in Georgia Investigation
The Wall Street Journal
Fulton County prosecutor is investigating former president’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state
May 5, 2023, 10:25 PM
Saudi-Financed LIV Golf Expands Its Reach Into Washington
The New York Times
A new deal gives the LIV Golf series ties to both former President Donald J. Trump and an adviser to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
May 5, 2023, 10:18 PM
8 false Trump electors have accepted immunity deals, lawyer says
POLITICO
The new revelation is the latest sign that a Georgia prosecutor is advancing her investigation into Donald Trump’s bid to subvert the 2020 election.
May 5, 2023, 10:14 PM
Trump video deposition released in E. Jean Carroll's civil rape case
New York Post
A video deposition of former President Donald Trump shows him sneering at accusations of writer E. Jean Carroll as "ridiculous" and "disgusting."
May 5, 2023, 10:07 PM
Veteran jurist picked to weigh moving Trump’s criminal trial
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
A judge known for his care and cautiousness in presiding over litigation in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks was selected Friday to decide whether Donald Trump’s criminal case proceeds in state or federal court.
May 5, 2023, 10:03 PM
At least 8 fake electors have been granted immunity in the Georgia Trump investigation
Cable News Network
At least eight of the Republican "fake electors" in Georgia have accepted immunity deals in an ongoing criminal investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election there, according to a new court filing.
May 5, 2023, 10:03 PM
Watch: Trump Appears to Mistake Photo of E. Jean Carroll for Ex-Wife
Yahoo Canada Finance
In an edited deposition video released as a trial exhibit in the civil rape case against former President Donald Trump, he appears to mistake a photo of plaintiff E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples. Photo: Trial Exhibit
May 5, 2023, 9:44 PM
Donald Trump’s video statement in rape lawsuit made public
Belfast Telegraph
A video recording of former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the first time on Friday, providing a glimpse of the Republican’s emphatic denials.
May 5, 2023, 9:40 PM
Waner Bros. exec David Zaslav defends CNN's town hall with Trump
New York Post
Warner Bros. Discover CEO David Zaslav defended CNN hosting a town hall event with ex-President Donald Trump during a Friday appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box by saying CNN "has the greatest journalists," and "when we do politics, we need to represent both sides." The presidential town hall with Trump is set to air on May 10.
May 5, 2023, 9:33 PM
Mike Pence on Trump, Jan. 6, and American leadership
Washington Examiner
The former vice president talks about how his experience readies him for the 3 a.m. phone call.
May 5, 2023, 9:17 PM
Ron DeSantis backers see his legislative victories as rocket fuel for 2024
NBC News
Ron DeSantis’ presidential aspirations needed a shot of momentum after months of tanking poll numbers and a barrage of attacks from Donald Trump.
May 5, 2023, 9:16 PM
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Georgia fake elector defendants accept immunity in Trump probe
Reuters
Prosecutors for Georgia's Fulton County have granted immunity to at least eight people under investigation for conspiring to overturn Georgia's vote in the 2020 presidential election, according to a court filing on Friday.
May 5, 2023, 9:00 PM
Video of Trump confusing E Jean Carroll with ex-wife in deposition is released
The Guardian
Former president shown pointing to photograph of writer who accuses him of rape and saying ‘That’s my wife’
May 5, 2023, 9:00 PM
Trump defends ‘Access Hollywood’ comments: ‘Historically, that’s true with stars’
The Hill
Former President Trump, during his deposition over writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit, defended the comments he made on the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape that emerged ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Video of the deposition was shown to jurors earlier this week in the case stemming from Carroll’s claim that Trump raped her in the…
May 5, 2023, 8:45 PM
Michigan legal watchdog pursues Trump-allied attorneys
The Pioneer
A Michigan agency that investigates complaints against lawyers is taking action against...
May 5, 2023, 8:45 PM
Donald Trump Regrets Returning Classified Documents
Newsweek
Trump said on Truth Social that he had "every right " to have the classified documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago residence and the right to declassify them.
May 5, 2023, 8:37 PM