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Former President Donald Trump held his first public rally since being indicted in Fulton County, Georgia, on charges related to overturning the 2020 election. CNN spoke with some of his supporters attending the rally, who expressed their admiration for Trump and described the event as a representation of him at his best.
A judge is expected to release the full report compiled by a special grand jury that assisted in the investigation leading to the indictment of former President Donald Trump and 18 others in Georgia. The report, which includes recommendations for charges related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, will provide insight into the panel's recommendations and the alleged wide-ranging conspiracy. The release comes after a regular grand jury indicted Trump and others under the state's anti-racketeering law, with all pleading not guilty.
Authorities have released the names of 388 people who are still missing after the devastating Maui fires, which have already claimed the lives of 115 people. In other news, co-defendants in former President Donald Trump's Georgia indictment may turn on each other, a man has been charged with assaulting officers in the January 6 Capitol riot, new bills are being introduced to make phone calls from prison free, and a national emergency alert test is scheduled for October.
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) stated that he recognized the expression on Donald Trump's face in his recently released mugshot, comparing it to moments on the golf course when Trump missed a putt or Tuberville was winning. Trump surrendered to authorities in Fulton County, Georgia, following his indictment in a case led by District Attorney Fani Willis. The mugshot reflects Trump's apparent displeasure, which he expressed in a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he accused "Election Interference" and vowed to "Never Surrender!"
Former President Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants listed in the Georgia indictment, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, are likely being advised by their lawyers to consider flipping and providing evidence against Trump. The indictment alleges that Trump and his allies attempted to overturn the state's election results through false statements, harassment, and solicitation of officials. All defendants face charges under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Legal analyst Neal Katyal suggests that Giuliani, Meadows, and attorney Ken Chesebro are particularly vulnerable. The indictment poses financial and professional ruin for the defendants, increasing the likelihood of cooperation with prosecutors.
Former President Donald Trump reacts to his indictment in Georgia for the first time on camera, stating, "I have four of them now." A professor criticizes Trump's comments, describing them as "inflammatory rhetoric" in response to the criminal charges he is facing.
Former President Donald Trump insists that people "on both sides" are angry at his indictment in Georgia, where he and 18 codefendants have been ordered to surrender for arrest by August 25. They will be booked into Fulton County Jail for mugshots and fingerprints. A new poll shows that half of Americans think Trump should suspend his campaign, and a majority believe the charges against him are serious. Meanwhile, businessman and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy dismisses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a "professional politician" after a memo revealed DeSantis planned to attack him. Trump is accused of considering not attending the first Republican primary debate due to fear of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Trump also suggests that President Joe Biden's gaffes will lead to nuclear war. The Georgia indictment includes allegations of election worker intimidation, and Trump's team is attempting to move the case to federal court.
Chris Christie, a potential rival to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, expressed his concern over Trump's fourth indictment, calling the conduct "very disturbing." Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani, another potential rival, vowed to "beat these fascists to the ground" in response to his own indictment. Hillary Clinton, John Dean, and Geoff Duncan also weighed in on the Georgia indictment, while CNN reported on Hunter Biden's lawyer withdrawing from a case and fact-checked Trump's claim against Fani Willis.