Trump News for Friday, December 1, 2023
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Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in federal 2020 election case
Reuters
Donald Trump does not have immunity from criminal charges for actions he took as president, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday, rejecting his bid to toss out the case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith accusing him of unlawfully trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Dec 1, 2023, 10:14 PM
Donald Trump defense attorney says Georgia trial would be election interference
UPI News
Donald Trump's defense attorney in the Fulton County, Ga., election subversion case said Friday that his trial will not move forward if he is elected.
Dec 1, 2023, 10:08 PM
A federal TikTok ban appears doomed by Montana ruling
POLITICO
TikTok, which is used by more than 150 million Americans, has proven to be resilient in the face of pressure from the Trump and Biden administrations, and lawmakers.
Dec 1, 2023, 10:07 PM
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Trump gag order appeal faces skeptical reception in US court
Reuters
U.S. appeals court judges signaled skepticism toward Donald Trump's bid to overturn a gag order imposed in a criminal case in which he is accused of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Dec 1, 2023, 9:04 PM
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Trump seeks to appeal reinstated gag orders in New York civil fraud case -filing
Reuters
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking permission to appeal a decision reinstating gag orders in his New York civil fraud case to the state's highest court, a court filing showed on Monday.
Dec 1, 2023, 9:04 PM
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Trump should not face trial in Georgia if he wins 2024 election, lawyer says
Reuters
A lawyer for Donald Trump said on Friday that the former U.S. president should not face trial on charges that he sought to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Georgia if he wins the election next year.
Dec 1, 2023, 9:04 PM
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Special counsel says Trump seeking 'carnival atmosphere' at 2020 election trial
Reuters
U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday accused Donald Trump of seeking to create a “carnival atmosphere” at his upcoming trial on charges that he sought to overturn his 2020 election defeat by calling for the proceedings to be televised.
Dec 1, 2023, 9:04 PM
Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and 'kings' would pay $1B for Mar-a-Lago, Trump expert to testify at NY fraud trial
Business Insider India
Trump plans to call Palm Beach real-estate broker Lawrence Moens at his NY fraud trial next week.Moens has sworn Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and "kings" would pay
Dec 1, 2023, 8:56 PM
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Trump attorney calls trial during campaign ‘election interference’
Chicago Tribune
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee opened the door for discussion on trial timing while considering requests by two of the former president's co-defendants to delay certain pretrial deadlines.
Dec 1, 2023, 8:56 PM
Trump’s Georgia trial should be kicked to 2029 if he wins the election, his lawyer says
POLITICO
Georgia prosecutors contended that holding the trial next summer wouldn’t hinder Trump’s campaign “in any way.”
Dec 1, 2023, 8:32 PM
Fani Willis has no power to charge fake electors in Georgia racketeering case: lawyers
Raw Story
Lawyers for Donald Trump's co-defendants argued Friday that the state has no power to bring charges against them for being fake electors, USA Today reported.According to the legal team, the fake electors cannot be tried by the state because such a matter, according to the Constitution, should be res...
Dec 1, 2023, 7:47 PM
Appeals court rules Donald Trump is not immune from Jan. 6 civil lawsuits
UPI News
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that former President Donald Trump can be sued civilly for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, assaulted police and threatened Cong
Dec 1, 2023, 6:00 PM
Former Melania adviser slams Trumps for keeping employees 'silent for far too long'
Raw Story
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, ex-senior adviser to Melania Trump, discussed her relationship with the former first lady in her 2020 book "Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady." Now, she is speaking out about another Trump family-related matter — a lawsuit involving a f...
Dec 1, 2023, 5:21 PM
Trump not immune from Jan. 6 Capitol riot lawsuits: court
CNBC
Donald Trump, the former president, is seeking a second White House term as he faces four criminal cases and several civil lawsuits that threaten his wallet.
Dec 1, 2023, 5:06 PM
Haley gains backing. But catching Trump? That's hard
Los Angeles Times
As another GOP debate nears, the former South Carolina governor is rapidly consolidating support among the non-Trump wing of the GOP. That won't be enough.
Dec 1, 2023, 5:00 PM
Federal appeals court says Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol attack
CBS News
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
Dec 1, 2023, 4:56 PM
Judges Bat Down Donald Trump’s Presidential-Immunity Arguments
The Wall Street Journal
Ex-president’s claims that his post protected him from criminal case on efforts to reverse 2020 election and civil suits related to Jan. 6 violence are rejected
Dec 1, 2023, 4:55 PM
Donald Trump To Do Fox News Town Hall The Night Before Next Republican Debate
Deadline
The former president is expected to skip the next GOP gathering.
Dec 1, 2023, 4:52 PM
Trump's Lawyer Making 'Ass' out of Himself on Daily Basis: Michael Cohen
Newsweek
Trump's former lawyer criticized Christopher Kise over his defense in the Republican's civil fraud trial.
Dec 1, 2023, 4:49 PM
Why governors don’t become presidents anymore
The Hill
Ten years ago, Donald Trump spurned an effort by a group of consultants to chart a path to the White House by first getting him elected governor of New York. It shouldn’t be surprising that he continues to fend off challengers from that direction.
Dec 1, 2023, 4:30 PM
Trump makes major Iowa ad buy featuring Kim Reynolds repeatedly praising him
Washington Examiner
Republican 2024 front-runner and former President Donald Trump is launching a major six-figure advertisement buy in Iowa with less than two months until the caucuses, with one ad featuring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), despite her endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
Dec 1, 2023, 4:24 PM
Appeals court rules Trump doesn’t have immunity from civil suits over Jan. 6 riots
wcia.com
Former President Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits blaming him for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, an appeals court ruled Friday.
Dec 1, 2023, 4:11 PM
US appeals court says Trump must face civil lawsuits over US Capitol attack
The Guardian
Ruling clears way for Trump to face lawsuits from police and lawmakers seeking to hold him responsible for violence
Dec 1, 2023, 3:55 PM
Federal appeals court finds Trump not entitled to presidential immunity in Jan. 6 civil cases - for now
NBC News
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss civil claims seeking to hold him to account for the Jan. 6 riot, 2021 at the U.S.
Dec 1, 2023, 3:53 PM
Trump suffers major set-back in Jan. 6 civil suits
Raw Story
An appeals court ruled Friday that former President Donald Trump can be sued for his role in inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.In a short release announcing the decision, Judges Sri Srinivasan, Greg Katsas, and Judith Rogers affirmed the order of a lower district court that denied a ...
Dec 1, 2023, 3:43 PM