All articles tagged with #election interference
Jack Smith, former special counsel, testified to a House committee that he had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in cases against Trump related to classified documents and election interference, denying political bias and asserting no communication with President Biden about the cases, while highlighting the potential consequences of unpunished election meddling.
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of producing a misleading documentary that falsely depicted his speech during the January 6 Capitol attack, alleging it was part of an effort to influence the 2024 election. The BBC apologized and the lawsuit claims the documentary was manipulated to defame Trump and interfere in the election.
The article discusses how the DOJ's cases against Trump for election interference were delayed and ultimately not brought to trial, due to internal caution, political considerations, and institutional challenges, despite evidence and investigations pointing towards potential criminal activity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed deep concern over Donald Trump and allies discussing a potential third or fourth presidential term in 2028, highlighting fears of election interference and political instability, amid comments from Steve Bannon supporting such plans.
The Georgia Supreme Court disqualified Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump in the election interference case, effectively halting the case's progress for now, with the decision focusing on her alleged appearance of impropriety due to a romantic relationship with a prosecutor, and leaving the case's future to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia.
Georgia's Supreme Court declined to hear Fani Willis' appeal regarding her removal from the Trump election interference case due to her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor, leading to the appointment of a new prosecutor by the state's Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council. The case involves charges against Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, but prosecuting Trump now appears unlikely as he is the sitting president. The case's future depends on the new prosecutor's decisions.
The Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear Fani Willis' appeal of her removal from the Trump election case, leaving the appointment of a new prosecutor to the state's Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council, which may impact the continuation of the case involving Trump and others over efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
Georgia’s Supreme Court declined to hear Fani Willis’ appeal regarding her removal from the Trump election interference case, citing concerns over her relationship with a special prosecutor, leaving the case to be reassigned and potentially affecting its progression.
During a campaign event in Brooklyn, Zohran Mamdani faced heckling and political attacks linked to Trump's influence, highlighting the ongoing struggle over NYC's mayoral race and Trump's interference efforts, with Sanders criticizing Trump's involvement and the broader political climate.
Donald Trump is actively intervening in the 2026 midterm elections by attempting to influence redistricting, voter rolls, and voting methods, raising concerns about unprecedented interference and threats to democratic processes, as he seeks to secure Republican control of Congress.
The Chinese consulate in Manhattan has been actively influencing local elections in New York City by mobilizing community groups, many of which are tax-exempt nonprofits, to support pro-China candidates and oppose those who challenge Beijing's policies, including issues related to Taiwan and Hong Kong, raising concerns about foreign interference in U.S. politics.
The article details the unprecedented and potentially illegal efforts by the Trump administration to undermine U.S. elections through rule changes, threats, and weaponization of federal agencies, posing a significant threat to election integrity and the constitutional system of checks and balances.
Former President Obama responded to unfounded accusations by Trump, who claimed Obama and others tried to rig the 2016 election, dismissing these claims as baseless and emphasizing that investigations confirmed Russia's interference did not alter vote counts. The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions and misinformation surrounding election interference.
Tulsi Gabbard's memo claiming the intelligence community manipulated evidence in the 2016 Russiagate investigation is misleading and lacks substantive proof, instead relying on selective and distorted information to support conspiracy theories that align with Trump and Russian narratives, while ignoring established bipartisan findings of Russian interference and campaign contacts.
A Wisconsin watchdog group has sued Elon Musk, alleging he unlawfully bribed voters with million-dollar checks and $100 giveaways during a Supreme Court election, violating state laws and undermining electoral integrity. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Musk from engaging in similar conduct in future elections.