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politics2 years ago

Trump's Outburst: Demands NBC Reporter's Removal from Plane.

Former US President Donald Trump ordered NBC News correspondent Vaughn Hillyard to be removed from his plane in March after Hillyard repeatedly asked about the hush money probe. Audio obtained by Vanity Fair shows Trump becoming visibly incensed and throwing two phones onto a nearby seat or object. It is unclear if Hillyard was actually removed from the plane. Trump has faced numerous clashes with the press, including famously referring to CNN's Jim Acosta as "fake news" and preventing him from asking questions during a press briefing in 2017.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#hush-money-probe#nbc-news
politics2 years ago

"Insights from Trump's Manhattan arraignment and indictment proceedings"

Former US President Donald Trump faced 34 felony charges in a Manhattan court, becoming the first US president in history to face criminal charges. The charges go beyond the hush-money probe and include falsifying business records to conceal damaging information from the voting public. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges and his court appearance took less than an hour. Outside the court, protesters gathered but no significant violence was reported. Reactions to Trump's arraignment were split along party lines, with Republicans decrying an abuse of the legal system and Democrats calling for the powerful to be held to account. Trump held a speech in his Mar-a-Lago residence, covering a broad range of familiar complaints.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics2 years ago

Trump's Lawyer Refuses to Defend Controversial Social Media Posts.

Joe Tacopina, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, declined to directly condemn Trump's social media attacks on officials involved in New York's hush-money probe, but called them "ill-advised." Tacopina also stated that he did not believe Trump's rhetoric led to the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and refused to condemn anything regarding social media. Trump has not been indicted in the New York case, but he could still face charges.

via POLITICO|
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politics2 years ago

Trump's Violent Threats Over Hush Money Probe

Former President Donald Trump warned of "potential death and destruction" if he is charged in the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into a hush money payment made during his 2016 campaign. Trump has escalated his attacks on the investigation, calling for the district attorney's removal and claiming without evidence that the probe is politically motivated. Trump's call to action has so far received a subdued reception from supporters, with small crowds showing up to protest the DA's actions. The former president faces a separate inquiry by the Justice Department's special counsel into his actions relating to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.

via NBC News|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#hush-money-probe
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Troubles Escalate as Key Witness Speaks Out.

Stormy Daniels has handed over her phone records to her lawyer, saying they will "hurt" former President Donald Trump in the hush money probe into the 2016 payment to the porn actor. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating whether Trump paid off Daniels to remain silent during the 2016 campaign regarding an affair she claims took place a decade previously. Trump's legal team has argued that he's the victim of extortion. The grand jury in the case is set to meet again on Monday 27 March.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#hush-money-probe#manhattan-district-attorneys-office
politics2 years ago

Trump's Legal Woes: Stormy Daniels' Phone Records Could Be Damning Evidence.

Stormy Daniels has handed over her phone records to her lawyer, saying they will "hurt" former President Donald Trump in the hush money probe into the 2016 payment to the porn actor. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating whether Trump paid off Daniels to remain silent during the 2016 campaign regarding an affair she claims took place a decade previously. Trump's legal team has argued that he's the victim of extortion. The former president could reportedly be indicted as soon as Thursday.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#hush-money-probe#manhattan-district-attorneys-office
politics2 years ago

Security Plans Ramped Up in NYC and DC Amid Possible Trump Indictment

Officials in New York and Washington, DC, are preparing for potential protests as a grand jury empaneled as part of the investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels continues to weigh possible charges. Trump has been agitating for his team to get his base riled up and believes that an indictment would help him politically, multiple people briefed on the matter told CNN, though in private, he has called the looming development “unfair.” House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, House Oversight Chairman James Comer and House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil said they intend to investigate whether Bragg and his office used federal public safety funds as part of its grand jury probe in an extraordinary move to intervene in the investigation.

via CNN|
#donald-trump#grand-jury#hush-money-probe
politics2 years ago

GOP leaders call for Manhattan DA to testify on Trump indictment.

Three House Republican committee chairmen have requested Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to testify before Congress about the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump in the prosecutor's hush-money probe, which they claim is politically motivated. The letter marks the first investigatory action from the committees after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy promised to scrutinize those investigating Trump. The grand jury is yet to return an indictment, but law enforcement agencies are prepping for a possible Trump indictment as early as this week. McCarthy urged calm and said Americans shouldn't protest if the former president is indicted and arrested.

via NBC News|
#donald-trump#grand-jury#house-republicans
politics2 years ago

Possible Trump Indictment and Future Election Questions Discussed.

Barricades were seen outside the Manhattan Criminal Court and the Manhattan District Attorney's offices as the city prepares for potential charges against former President Trump in relation to a hush-money probe. Trump warned of a possible arrest on Tuesday and urged his supporters to protest, sparking concerns about potential violence. Lawmakers have called for peace and condemned violence, while the Manhattan District Attorney's office declined to comment on Trump's claims. Trump has criticized the office and its prosecutor, Alvin Bragg, as the case continues.

via The Hill|
#hush-money-probe#indictment#manhattan-criminal-court
politics2 years ago

Manhattan DA Bragg stands firm against Trump's attempts to intimidate office and revive old cases.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has warned that intimidation or threats against his staff will not be tolerated, as his office continues its investigation into former President Donald Trump's involvement in a hush money payment made to adult video performer Stormy Daniels during his first campaign for president. Trump has called for his supporters to protest and believes he will be arrested on Tuesday. Law enforcement agencies are reportedly preparing for a possible Trump indictment as early as next week.

via NBC News|
#donald-trump#hush-money-probe#intimidation