Trump News for Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Donald Trump civil trial spotlights son Eric's 'lofty' views on property value
The Associated Press
Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial shifted focus to his son Eric. Documents and testimony suggest he envisioned a “lofty” value for a suburban New York golf course.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:48 PM
Trump ally Sidney Powell pleads guilty to conspiracy charges in Georgia 2020 election case
CBS News
Sidney Powell, an ally of former President Donald Trump, became the second defendant in the Fulton County, Georgia, case to plead guilty.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:34 PM
Trump asks judge to pause gagging order in election case while he pursues appeal
BreakingNews.ie
The order was issued earlier this week by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
Judge threatens to hold Trump in contempt after deleted post remained on website
BreakingNews.ie
Judge Arthur Engoron said the website’s retention of the post was a ‘blatant violation’ of an October 3 order.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
Judge fines Donald Trump $5,000 over post maligning court employee
BreakingNews.ie
Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding Trump in contempt for now, but reserved the right to do so.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
Prosecutors tell judge Donald Trump is ‘not above the law’
BreakingNews.ie
Lawyers for Mr Trump had asked US district judge Tanya Chutkan earlier this month to throw out the federal election subversion case.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
Jim Jordan to try again for US speaker role - but Republicans will not back him
BreakingNews.ie
The Trump loyalist has faced a revolt within his own party.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
Prosecutors reject Trump claim of 'absolute immunity'
RTE.ie
US federal prosecutors have rejected Donald Trump's attempt to have election conspiracy charges dismissed on the grounds that he enjoys immunity for actions he took while in the White House.
Oct 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
At Donald Trump's civil trial, appraiser recalls Eric Trump's 'lofty' views on property value
Toronto Star
NEW YORK (AP) — The spotlight at former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial turned Thursday to his son Eric, with testimony and documents suggesting the scion envisioned a “lofty”
Oct 19, 2023, 10:54 PM
Sidney Powell flipped, and it’s terrible news for Trump.
Slate
Stories about Biden in Israel, Amy Coney Barrett, Elon Musk, and more.
Oct 19, 2023, 10:31 PM
Ex-Donald Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia case
PerthNow
Lawyer Sidney Powell has pleaded guilty to reduced charges over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia.
Oct 19, 2023, 10:20 PM
Sidney Powell’s Plea Deal Could Be a Threat to Trump
The New York Times
For the first time, prosecutors have the cooperation of someone who was closely involved in Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after his election defeat.
Oct 19, 2023, 10:12 PM
Book excerpt: "Romney: A Reckoning" by McKay Coppins
CBS News
A new biography of the Republican Senator's career describes his determination to speak out on January 6, 2021 against President Trump's lies about his election loss, just as violent Trump supporters broke into the Capitol.
Oct 19, 2023, 9:29 PM
Sidney Powell vowed to 'release the Kraken' to help Donald Trump. She may now testify against him
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
The Kraken has cracked.
Oct 19, 2023, 9:20 PM
Eric Trump pushed back on $45M valuation on Westchester golf club, appraiser testifies at ex-president's civil fraud trial
New York Post
Eric Trump pressured an appraiser to pump up the valuation of a Trump Org golf, according to witness testimony in the ongoing fraud trial.
Oct 19, 2023, 9:17 PM
How Sidney Powell's guilty plea may impact Donald Trump
Cable News Network
Former Donald Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell’s stunning plea deal in the Georgia election subversion case on the eve of her trial will significantly change the landscape of the ongoing state and federal prosecutions against the former president.
Oct 19, 2023, 8:38 PM
Former Donald Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case
ABC News
Sidney Powell pleads guilty to aiding the former US president's efforts to overturn his election defeat in the state of Georgia in 2020, agreeing to testify against him if called.
Oct 19, 2023, 7:50 PM
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Jim Jordan pauses US House speaker bid and backs interim candidate
The Irish Times
Decision comes after Donald Trump ally and Republican firebrand failed in two earlier votes
Oct 19, 2023, 7:15 PM
Andrew Liveris; Dow Chemical, Obama; Trump;
The Australian Financial Review
In this extract from “Leading through Disruption”, former Dow Chemicals CEO Andrew Liveris reveals how an attempted boardroom coup taught the new CEO a tough lesson about who he could trust.
Oct 19, 2023, 6:59 PM
Michigan AG drops charges against fake GOP elector after he agrees to cooperate
Cable News Network
One of the pro-Donald Trump fake electors charged in Michigan has agreed to cooperate with state prosecutors in exchange for getting his case dismissed.
Oct 19, 2023, 6:53 PM
US: Republican Jim Jordan loses third House Speaker vote
THE WEEK
Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly on Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker's gavel, rejected by even more Republicans from the conservative mainstream who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support
Oct 19, 2023, 6:30 PM
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'[Trump] Likely Freaking Out," Lawyer Pleads Guilty In GA Case: Expert
Joliet, IL Patch
'[Trump] Likely Freaking Out," Lawyer Pleads Guilty In GA Case: Expert - Port Washington, NY - Sidney Powell, who filed many lawsuits connected to election interference, was set to go to trial on Friday.
Oct 19, 2023, 6:17 PM
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia Trump election case
The Associated Press
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia.
Oct 19, 2023, 6:05 PM
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Ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty and could testify in Georgia case
The Irish Times
Powell pleads guilty to aiding the efforts of former US president to overturn his election defeat in the state of Georgia
Oct 19, 2023, 6:04 PM