Trump News for Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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What is a target letter? What to know about the document Trump received from DOJ special counsel Jack Smith
CBS News
Sending a target letter is often one of the final steps a prosecutor will take before charging a person with a federal crime.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:46 PM
Looming indictment wrenches open the central question of 2024: Is Trump fit to serve?
POLITICO
Privately, the fear is that a third indictment, even if it’s the most serious one yet, will once again help Trump.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:36 PM
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Trump has 47% support among Republicans; DeSantis at 19% - Reuters/Ipsos
Reuters
Donald Trump is dominating the U.S. Republican presidential nomination contest with 47% support within his party, well above 19% for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:35 PM
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Michigan ‘fake electors’ charged with felonies for 2020 election
New York Daily News
'False electors' accused of trying to rig the 2020 presidential election in favor of Donald Trump have been charged with felonies. Many facing potential prison time are senior citizens.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:31 PM
Pence: Judgment over Trump’s actions on Jan 6 should be left up to American people
The Hill
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday he hoped the Justice Department (DOJ) would not pursue charges against Donald Trump for his conduct around the Jan. 6 riots after the former president said he was notified he’s the target of the agency’s investigation into Trump’s attempts to remain in power after the 2020 election. Pence,…
Jul 18, 2023, 11:21 PM
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Jury of 6 men, 3 women selected for Michael Cohen’s legal fees case against the Trump Organization
New York Daily News
Lawyers for Trump’s family business and Cohen are slated to go head to head after delivering opening arguments on Monday.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:20 PM
Biden takes aim at Trump in campaign’s first shot of 2024
POLITICO
The comments mark a turning point in Biden’s reelection campaign, which has largely refrained from attacking the Republican field.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump jokes about becoming legal ‘expert’ as third indictment looms
BreakingNews.ie
Former president says Department of Justice has become a ‘weapon for the Democrats’.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:00 PM
Donald Trump’s bid to move hush money criminal case rejected by judge
BreakingNews.ie
Mr Trump’s lawyers had argued that jurisdiction of the case should be moved to federal court.
Jul 18, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump warned of possible indictment over attack on Capitol
The Australian Financial Review
Federal grand juries in Washington have been hearing evidence in the criminal investigation into the former president’s efforts to reverse his election loss.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:42 PM
Trump indictment steals headlines from GOP rivals
The Hill
The specter of January 6, 2021 rose again Tuesday in a series of dramatic developments — even as questions remain about how those events will impact the 2024 presidential race. The biggest news of all was confirmation from former President Trump that he expects to be indicted in the investigation into the Capitol riot, and…
Jul 18, 2023, 10:35 PM
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Michigan Republicans charged in 'false elector' scheme to overturn Trump loss
Reuters
Michigan's attorney general on Tuesday announced felony charges against 16 Republicans for participating in an alleged "false elector" scheme that aimed to overturn then-President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in the battleground state.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:32 PM
Target Letter to Trump Raises Possibility of Obstruction and Fraud Charges
The New York Times
The former president did not say which crimes, if any, prosecutors specified in a letter notifying him that he may be indicted again.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:26 PM
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Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump
Chicago Tribune
Michigan’s attorney general filed felony charges Tuesday against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:21 PM
Experts: Jack Smith’s latest move means Trump can’t use Judge Cannon to prevent pre-election trial
Salon
D.C. judges are "fed up" with "Trump's maneuvers and sensitive to need to move quickly," ex-prosecutor says.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:17 PM
A third Trump indictment is unlikely to affect his core support - but won't sway his 2020 deserters
Sky News
Trump is looking more like a pantomime villain than a president - with his days in power firmly behind him.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:16 PM
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DeSantis says Trump shouldn't be charged in 2020 election probe
Reuters
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came to the defense of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, assailing as politically motivated attempts to hold his rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination legally accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:11 PM
Trump's very bad legal day explained: A 'target letter' from the Department of Justice and a classified documents hearing
ABC News
For the third time this year, former US president Donald Trump has taken to social media to claim he's about to be charged in yet another criminal case. Here's what we know.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:10 PM
GOP to put IRS Hunter Biden whistleblowers at center stage
The Hill
House Republicans will put their claims of unequal justice for Republicans and Democrats at center stage Wednesday, bringing IRS whistleblowers before the public to blast the government’s investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden. The hearing will serve in part as a way for Republicans to give former President Trump political cover as…
Jul 18, 2023, 10:10 PM
As campaign struggles, Ron DeSantis makes return to mainstream media
NBC News
The GOP candidate and main Trump rival has taken a hostile approach to traditional media in recent years, but used softer approach during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.
Jul 18, 2023, 10:08 PM
Donald Trump Faces a Possible Jan. 6 Indictment
The New York Times
Also, a global heat wave. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Jul 18, 2023, 9:55 PM
Trump probe knocks DeSantis off course - and to the back of the news
POLITICO
The Florida governor's CNN appearance was the story of 2024 in a nutshell.
Jul 18, 2023, 9:49 PM
Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies
The Pioneer
Michigan's attorney general has filed felony charges against 16 Republicans who acted as...
Jul 18, 2023, 9:48 PM
CNN Mocked for Analyzing Jack Smith's Subway Order: 'A Message to Trump'
Newsweek
The remarks by CNN hosts prompted a number of Twitter users to mock CNN for discussing Smith's sandwich order and connecting it to Trump.
Jul 18, 2023, 9:34 PM
Donald Trump's lead over DeSantis narrows in New Hampshire
New York Post
Donald Trump retains a firm edge over his 2024 GOP rivals in New Hampshire, but his competitors are gaining ground, according to a poll.
Jul 18, 2023, 9:30 PM