All articles tagged with #2020 election
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC News
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decisions to charge Donald Trump, denying political influence and emphasizing the evidence of Trump's misconduct related to the 2020 election and classified documents, while also highlighting the unprecedented nature of Trump's actions and the legal boundaries he crossed.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith revealed that Republican allies were willing to testify against Trump in investigations related to the 2020 election and classified documents, emphasizing that his cases were based on evidence and that he would pursue similar actions against Democratic presidents. Smith defended his actions against accusations of political bias and highlighted the support from some Republicans who prioritized the country over party loyalty.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
The US Congress released a 255-page transcript and video of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony defending his investigations into Donald Trump, focusing on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and illegally retain classified documents, with Smith asserting that the charges were based on substantial evidence and that Trump sought retribution against his investigators.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by NBC News
The House Judiciary Committee released a detailed transcript and video of Jack Smith's closed-door deposition, where he outlined evidence suggesting President Trump engaged in criminal schemes to overturn the 2020 election and obstruct justice, while also criticizing Trump's false claims and attacks on federal officials. Smith emphasized the nonpartisan nature of his investigation and expressed concern over retaliation against justice officials.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by NBC News
On Christmas Day, Donald Trump posted over 100 messages on Truth Social, criticizing political opponents, casting doubt on the 2020 election, and promoting his policies, reflecting his continued focus on partisan grievances and election claims despite the holiday.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by ABC News
Fulton County DA Fani Willis defended her investigation into 2020 election interference and her decision to charge Donald Trump and others, amidst political scrutiny and threats, emphasizing her commitment to justice despite disqualification and case dismissal.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by ABC News
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that his investigations into Donald Trump would have led to convictions for mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election if not for Trump's reelection, which led to the cases being dropped due to DOJ policy. Smith emphasized his decisions were based solely on facts and law, regardless of political considerations.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NPR
Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump before a closed-door House Judiciary Committee session, asserting that his prosecutorial decisions were based solely on evidence and not political considerations. He confirmed that his team found strong evidence of Trump’s involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as willful retention of classified documents and obstruction of justice, leading to two criminal indictments. Smith emphasized his commitment to pursuing justice regardless of political affiliation, despite accusations of political bias from Trump and his allies.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NBC News
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he has proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice by hiding classified documents, leading to two indictments that were later dismissed. Smith emphasized his commitment to following the law regardless of political implications and addressed criticisms of his investigation, highlighting the importance of accountability and the rule of law.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by PBS
Jack Smith, former Justice Department special counsel, testified to lawmakers that his team found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' of Trump's criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents, emphasizing his decision-making was based solely on law and facts. The testimony was part of a closed-door deposition related to investigations into Trump, including analysis of GOP lawmakers' phone records, and Smith expressed willingness for an open hearing.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by BBC
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress about his investigations into Donald Trump, asserting evidence of a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents, amid partisan criticism and political tensions.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by PBS
Two former Trump campaign aides and an attorney appeared in Wisconsin court on felony forgery charges related to a fake elector scheme from the 2020 election, with the case progressing despite attempts to dismiss it and allegations of judicial bias.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by NBC News
The DOJ sued Fulton County, Georgia, to obtain election records from the 2020 presidential election, alleging the county violated federal law by withholding ballots and related materials, amid ongoing disputes over election integrity and Trump's efforts to challenge the election results.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Former President Trump issued a broad pardon related to the 2020 election, which raises concerns about encouraging efforts to overturn election results and could impact upcoming elections. The pardon applies to those involved in devising or advocating for strategies to use fraudulent electors and expose voting vulnerabilities, with some legal cases attempting to move from state to federal court being rejected. Critics argue the pardon may undermine judicial rulings and influence election interference.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
President Trump issued nearly 80 pardons to individuals involved in the 2020 election and other legal cases, including notable donors and allies such as Rudy Giuliani, George Santos, and Binance founder CZ Zhao, with some recipients having contributed significant political donations, and others benefiting from pardons related to financial or legal controversies.