Trump News for Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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How the 'fake electors' in seven states are central to the Trump Jan. 6 indictment
Raw Story
WASHINGTON — The federal indictment accusing Donald Trump of trying to stay in power after losing the 2020 presidential election includes detailed accusations of Trump and his alleged co-conspirators’ pressure on individual state officials. The central plot to overturn the election, as described i...
Aug 2, 2023, 11:42 PM
Should Trump be jailed? 2024 election may decide that
The Mercury News
So far this year, the former president's political operation has spent more on legal fees defending him, his staff and his allies than on travel, rallies and other campaign expenses combined, an AP analysis found.
Aug 2, 2023, 11:32 PM
Trump Indictment Leaves Alleged Co-Conspirators Facing Tough Choices
The New York Times
The special counsel’s decision not to charge six people said to have played critical roles in the effort to keep Donald Trump in office seemed to give them a chance to cooperate with prosecutors. Some appear to be unwilling.
Aug 2, 2023, 11:17 PM
5 questions raised by the Trump indictment
The Hill
Former President Trump is expected to be arraigned for the third time Thursday. Trump faces four charges in Washington pertaining to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He denies wrongdoing. But even amid the detail in the 45-page indictment made public on Tuesday, there are a number of questions still unanswered.…
Aug 2, 2023, 11:02 PM
Trump en route to Washington to face charges he tried to overturn 2020 election
BreakingNews.ie
Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing and criticised the case as an effort to hurt his 2024 presidential campaign
Aug 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
'I'm your warrior': How Trump used hush-money charges to rev up race for White House
BreakingNews.ie
'I'm your warrior': How Trump used hush-money charges to rev up race for White House
Aug 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump in court on Thursday on charges he tried to overturn 2020 election
BreakingNews.ie
He is facing a judge just blocks from the US Capitol his supporters stormed to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.
Aug 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump arrives at courthouse to face charges he tried to overturn election
BreakingNews.ie
The courthouse sits within sight of the US Capitol that his supporters attacked on January 6th, 2021
Aug 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges he tried to overturn 2020 election
BreakingNews.ie
Mr Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential primary frontrunner, is facing charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States
Aug 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump set to appear in court to face election charges
RTE.ie
Former US president Donald Trump is expected to appear in court to answer charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.
Aug 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
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Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election
Reuters
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is due to appear in court on Thursday to face charges he led a wide-ranging conspiracy built on lies to overturn the 2020 presidential election, culminating in a violent attack on the seat of American democracy.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:59 PM
How much prison time could Trump get? It's complicated.
POLITICO
Of the more than six dozen felonies that Trump is accused of, many often result in harsh sentences.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:37 PM
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Trump has been indicted over bid to overturn 2020 election. Here’s what to know
The Globe and Mail
With his third indictment, Trump will be campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination and, potentially, the White House while defending himself in court
Aug 2, 2023, 10:33 PM
This Trump Indictment Imperils the Presidency
The Wall Street Journal
His conduct is hard to defend, but a conviction for fraud would set a dangerous precedent.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:26 PM
Donald Trump, Hunter Biden and the Rule of Law
The Wall Street Journal
The Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin offers the alternative: No rules at all.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:25 PM
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US House Republicans rally around Trump
Reuters
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives sought to defend Donald Trump against his latest criminal indictment on Wednesday, by casting the former president as the victim of what they called a politically motivated prosecution.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:20 PM
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Pence and a Christmas call star in Trump indictment
Reuters
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who confounded attempts by then-President Donald Trump to remain in power after losing the 2020 election, features prominently in the indictment charging Trump with orchestrating a plot to overturn the result.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:20 PM
Mike Pence Is No Hero. His Actions Might Send Trump to Jail Anyway.
Slate
What the former vice president’s “contemporaneous notes” reveal.
Aug 2, 2023, 10:14 PM
Black Georgia Prosecutor Reports She Is Receiving Racist Threats Over Trump Investigation
Essence
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has warned state employees to stay alert after receiving disturbing emails as decision on charging Donald Trump draws near.
Aug 2, 2023, 9:51 PM
Should Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question
CP24 Toronto
The 2024 election will determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. It could also decide if he'll face time behind bars.
Aug 2, 2023, 9:42 PM
Donald Trump claims he has 'so much support' despite being charged with trying to overturn 2020 election
The Irish Sun
DONALD Trump says he has “so much support” despite facing charges of trying to overturn the 2020 US election.The ex-president has been accused of
Aug 2, 2023, 9:32 PM
Court resets plea hearings for crypto couple due to crowd concerns
CNBC
Donald Trump is set to appear in court hours after a couple with an attempted $4.5 billion bitcoin money laundering effort.
Aug 2, 2023, 9:32 PM
'Desperate' Trump knows election indictment is an 'easy case to prove': Legal expert
Raw Story
Former President Donald Trump was "desperate" to cling to his power in the election subversion scheme for which he was indicted this week, attorney Barry Berke said on MSNBC's "Deadline: White House" Wednesday — and he knows now that he's been caught dead to rights.For all his team's potential maneu...
Aug 2, 2023, 9:18 PM